A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.

The Porter County Sheriff Department is investigating the disappearance of Judith Ruiz, a 51 year old Hispanic female, 5 feet 0 inches tall, 125 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a blouse and pants with no shoes.

Judith is missing from Valparaiso, Indiana which is 150 miles northwest of Indianapolis and was last seen on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 am. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. 

If you have any information on Judith Ruiz, contact the Porter County Sheriff Department at 219-477-3170 or 911.