January 9, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person Katherine Elizabeth Gonzalez , aka “Katie”. She is a 35-year-old fHispanic emale who was last contacted, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:58 p.m.     

Gonzalez is 5’03” tall, 120 lbs., with brown hair, brown eyes, and numerous tattoos on the chest. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and black squared pajama pants.

Ms. Gonalez has medical conditions and frequents the Palmdale area. Her loved ones are concerned for her well-being and asking for your 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