The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) released a statement yesterday, requesting public assistance in locating 41-year-old Selena Cruz Murphy.
Last contacted on August 1, 2021, Selena, a resident of Los Angeles County, is believed to be in the city of Whittier. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are not immediately clear. As per the LASD, Selena is described as a female Hispanic, 5'05" tall, weighing approximately 145 lbs, sporting a short buzz cut with brown hair, brown eyes, a two-inch scar on her lower lip, and a missing front tooth. When last seen, she was wearing a green shirt and blue jeans.
LASD encouraging anyone with information about Selena's whereabouts to contact the department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500.
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, the LASD has provided alternative avenues, including the option to call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), using the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by visiting the website lacrimestoppers.org. With these methods, concerned citizens can contribute to the search for Selena without compromising their own privacy—an important consideration in cultivating trust and encouraging information sharing within a community.
