The San Diego Sheriff's Department is on the lookout for Sonia Vargas, a 56-year-old Poway resident, who has been missing since Friday afternoon. Vargas, who suffers from physical disabilities and has difficulty communicating, was last seen at around 4 p.m. near her home in the 13500 block of Robley Ranch Rd, according to a post from the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
1/3 HELICOPTER ANNOUNCEMENT: POWAY
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) January 27, 2024
On 1/26/2024, at about 1600 hours, 56-year-old Sonia Vargas walked away from her residence in the 13500 block of Robley Ranch Rd in the City of Poway. Sonia suffers from physical disabilities and has difficulty communicating. She is known...
Authorities described Vargas as a light-skinned Hispanic female, standing 5'3" tall and weighing 170 lbs, with green eyes, and short sandy blonde hair, she was wearing a long-sleeved white shirt, gray pants, white shoes, and glasses, and possibly a green jacket or sweater when last seen; due to her condition, officials are urging the public to be vigilant and report any sightings immediately.
Vargas is well-known in her community and often visits local spots including the Poway AMC theater, Wal-Mart, and Stater Bros. The San Diego Sheriff's Department is appealing to anyone who frequents these locations to keep an eye out for Vargas and to contact them with any pertinent information that might aid in her safe return.
The call to the community to take action has been clear: "IF SEEN PLEASE CALL THE SAN DIEGO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT"; the post issued by the authorities encapsulates the urgency of the situation, signaling that every moment counts in the search for Sonia Vargas, who is vulnerable and in need of assistance, residents of Poway and surrounding areas are asked to join in the search and help bring her home.
