Mary Louise Garcia was last seen leaving her home Thursday around noon. Photo courtesy of the Long Beach Police Department.

Police say a missing 79-year-old woman was found safe and unharmed in Long Beach on Saturday.

On Friday, authorities reported that Mary Louise Garcia was missing and had last been seen Thursday around noon walking away from her home in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue in West Long Beach. A relative reported her missing to police, a spokesperson with the Long Beach Department said.

Police said Garcia, who may become easily disoriented at times, was driving her white, four-door 2018 Toyota Camry and may have possibly been headed toward the Lakewood Center mall.

Police say Garcia was possibly heading to the Lakewood Center mall. Photo courtesy of the LBPD.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Mary Louise Garcia was found safe.