Woman missing for several days disappeared after release from south suburban hospital

CHICAGO — Authorities are seeking help in the search for a woman who officers say has been missing for nearly a week, who disappeared after being released from the hospital in the south suburbs.

According to Chicago police, a search is currently underway for 32-year-old Wenzella Draper, who was last seen on Monday, Oct. 6, when she was released from Ingalls Hospital in south suburban Harvey.

Officers say the missing woman, who stands 5-foot-4 and weighs around 120 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes.

A photo provided by Chicago police shows Draper wearing a red bandana on her head; however, it is unclear if she was wearing one at the time of her disappearance.

Authorities offered details about the woman’s disappearance in a news release shared on Thursday, but officers did not say what she was last seen wearing.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 32-year-old Wenzella Draper is asked to contact CPD Area Two SVU Detectives at 312-747-8274 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.