Missing woman with developmental disabilities last seen in Portage Park

CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are asking for help in the search for a missing woman who police say suffers from developmental disabilities and is considered mostly non-verbal.

According to police, 40-year-old Stefanie Cuc has been missing since around 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.

Officers say the missing woman was last seen around that time in the 4600 block of West Grace Street in Portage Park on the city’s Northwest Side.

Cuc, who police say suffers from developmental disabilities, is considered mostly non-verbal and is not likely to communicate with unknown people.

Additionally, officers say Cuc is not likely to recall the location of her home.

The missing woman, who stands 5-foot-4 and weighs between 190 and 200 pounds, has brown eyes as well as brown and gray hair.

Cuc is believed to be wearing a light blue dress without any shoes.

Authorities provided details on the search late Thursday night, but did not say what may have led to the missing woman’s disappearance.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 40-year-old Stefanie Cuc is asked to contact the CPD Area Five SVU at 312-746-6554 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.