Family members and investigators asked for help Monday in finding a missing 15-year-old with autism who was last seen leaving her home in Mar Vista March 24.
The girl needs medication, which she has been without since leaving home. Her mother said she is frantic to find her daughter as police continue to follow up on what they called a few reported sightings.
"It is the worst thing you could ever imagine happening," she said. "Absolutely horrific."
The girl was last seen leaving her home in the 11200 block of Westminster Avenue around 8 p.m. The girl's mother said her daughter only ever ventured to her best friend’s house or her aunt’s, both nearby.
"We consider her a critical missing due to her need for medication, so we are asking the public’s help so if you see her, please contact us," said Lt. Rudy Lopez of LAPD’s Pacific Division.
She is described as 4 feet 10 inches tall and about 110 pounds. She has a small build and light complexion. She was last seen wearing a red sweater, jeans and Ugg boots.
Anyone with information is asked to call LAPD’s Pacific Division at 310-482-6371 or LAPD’s main phone line at 877-LAPD-24-7.
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Editor's Note: This article has been updated to remove references to the victim's and her mother's identity.
