Nevada County Search and Rescue crews are searching for 29-year-old Jessica Scott, who was last seen walking near Ranch Road on Monday. The search is underway as a heat alert covers the Sierra Nevada foothills. Scott may be without her cellphone, purse or wallet.
According to the Sacramento Bee, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office says Scott was last seen walking near Ranch Road and Rough and Ready Highway, in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of Sacramento. She is described as roughly 5-foot-5 and 145 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes, and may be wearing a red hooded sweatshirt while carrying a purple water bottle. The sheriff's office also reported that Scott has tattoos including a moon on her right shoulder, a phoenix on her right hip, and roses on her left side.
Details on Scott's Tattoos
Scott has five distinct roses in the tattoo on her left side. She may be without her cellphone.
Rough and Ready is a historic Gold Rush-era community in Nevada County, sitting west of Grass Valley with a population of 905 as of the 2020 U.S. Census, according to Wikipedia.
Heat Alert Raises Stakes for Searchers
The National Weather Service issued hot temperature alerts across the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills through Friday, during the initial days of the search, YubaNet reported. The sheriff's office search and rescue team says it is actively looking for Scott.
Anyone who spots Scott is urged to call Nevada County dispatchers at 530-265-7880, per the Sacramento Bee's report.
Nevada County Search-and-Rescue Team
The Nevada County Sheriff's Office's search-and-rescue team is looking for Scott.
Nevada County Search and Rescue was among teams responding to an avalanche near Lake Tahoe.
No further details on Scott's circumstances, including whether she left the area voluntarily or knew anyone nearby, have been released. Investigators continue to ask anyone with information to contact Nevada County dispatchers at the number above.
