(BCN) -- Police in Petaluma are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 64-year-old woman whose family has not heard from her for several months. In an advisory on Sunday, the Petaluma Police Department said Mary Alice Malinsak has been living a transient lifestyle and may not have acces s to a phone or other ways to communicate. Missing person Mary Malinsak (Photo: Petaluma Police Department) Police said there is no indication of foul play and Malinsak is believed to be missing voluntarily, but officers and her family remain concerned about her well-being and are trying to confirm she is safe. Malinsak is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 115 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, according to police. Anyone who has seen her or has information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Thompson at 707-781-1249 or the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372. Copyright © 2026 Bay City News, Inc. ...read more read less