MATFIELD GREEN AP) — A search is underway along the Kansas Turnpike for a woman who was spotted walking away from her car earlier this week.

KAKE-TV reported a state trooper saw the woman Wednesday evening in Chase County, walking away from her parked car and carrying a red duffel bag.

The trooper turned around to see if the woman needed help, but she was gone.

On Friday, officers from several agencies were searching the rugged terrain in the rural area of east-central Kansas.

The woman is described as white, about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. Relatives said she has a history of medical issues.