Kathleen Thomas

Hamilton police are searching for Kathleen Thomas, 22. (Hamilton Police)

Hamilton police are asking the public to help track down a missing woman who may need medication.

Kathleen Thomas last talked to her family on Thursday, Sept. 18 and was last known to be at her home on the Mountain.

Thomas has diabetes and her family doesn't think she has her medication with her, police say.

Thomas is described as black, 22 years old, around five foot eight inches tall with short hair. She was last seen wearing dark jeans, red Converse sneakers and a purple jacket.

She might also be carrying a beige purse with gold studs on it.

Police believe she might be downtown. Anyone who sees Thomas is asked to call police at 905-546-4930.