CUDAHY, California — Authorities and family members are searching for an 18-year-old Southern California woman who has been missing for several days, prompting concern for her safety due to reported mental health issues.
Annette Marie Araujo was reported missing on July 14, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Investigators say she was last seen leaving her home in the 4000 block of Clara Street in Cudahy at approximately 3:35 p.m., and her whereabouts remain unknown.
Family Fears for Teen’s Safety
Deputies said Araujo is considered an at-risk missing person because of mental health concerns. Her family has not heard from her since she disappeared and is growing increasingly worried about her well-being.
Authorities have not said where she may have been headed after leaving home, and investigators continue working to determine her possible movements.
“Our loved ones have not heard from her since she went missing, and there is concern for her safety,” authorities said while asking for the public’s assistance in locating the teen.
Description Released by Investigators
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released a description to help the public identify Araujo.
She is 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 120 pounds, and has brown eyes and short brown hair.
At the time she disappeared, she was wearing a black tank top, black leggings, and a pink scarf, according to investigators.
Officials are asking residents to remain alert and contact law enforcement immediately if they believe they have seen her.
Public Asked to Help Locate Missing Teen
Detectives continue to investigate the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone who knows Annette Marie Araujo’s whereabouts or has information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.
Authorities say even small pieces of information could help investigators safely locate the missing teenager and reunite her with her family.
Have you seen Annette Marie Araujo or have information that could help investigators? Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately and help bring her home safely.
