The search is underway for a 61-year-old woman from  Murfreesboro.

The Murfreesboro Police Department said a Silver Alert has been issued for Carol Benson, who went missing from her home on between 11 p.m. Thursday night and 8:30 a.m. Friday.

Benson is described by police as a white female who is 5’8″ and has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Investigators were told that she has schizophrenia and had been making threats to overdose on medications.

Benson drives a silver 1997 Toyota Camry with license plate number 830MKQ.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call (615) 893-1311 or your local authorities.