The search for 24-year-old Anita Chabeladiane Diaz, who had been reported as an at-risk missing person, has come to a close as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Missing Persons Unit confirmed she has been safely located. The announcement of her disappearance prompted an appeal to the public for assistance in finding her after she was last seen on December 28, 2023. This development was shared in an update posted on the LASD Facebook page.
Before her being found, concern had been mounting for the young woman, who is described as Hispanic, 5-feet tall, weighing approximately 300 pounds, with black hair styled in a short bob, brown eyes, and multiple piercings on her nose, lips, and eyebrows. Diaz, who was last seen wearing a Garfield shirt and black pants, had gone missing from the 200 block of W. Lancaster Blvd. in Lancaster. She was last seen driving a 2012 black Chevy Avalanche with Colorado License plate #AUFI77. Given that she suffers from mental disorders, her family had been especially worried about her welfare, urging members of the public to actively keep an eye out for her and to assist law enforcement in their efforts to swiftly locate her.
The original plea for public assistance detailed the specifics of Ms. Diaz's appearance and the last known whereabouts in an attempt, not just to spread her image but to firmly imprint her humanity within the consciousness of those who could aid in her return. The LASD Missing Persons Unit spearheaded the outreach, ensuring that information regarding the missing person was accessible and urging anyone with knowledge about Ms. Diaz's location to step forward. Concerned individuals were given a variety of ways to report any useful tips, including the direct contact number for the Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500, and anonymous reporting options provided via "Crime Stoppers."
The LASD has not publicly detailed the circumstances surrounding her discovery nor provided specific details about her condition post-discovery, maintaining respectful privacy for Ms. Diaz and her family.
