October 7, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person Mariela Vargas. She is a 28-year-old Hispanic female who was last contacted on October 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. on the 121000 block of Alpine Avenue in the city of Lynwood.      

Mariela is 5’05” tall, 180 lbs., with brown eyes, long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a tan shirt with flowers and black pants.

Mariela suffers from mental disabilities. 

Ms. Vargas’ family is concerned for her wellbeing and asking for the public’s help. 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500.  

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department