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Search continues for young local woman reported missing Sunday night
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Officials are continuing to search for a young woman whose family reported her missing on Sunday night.
Kimberly Marie Hazelwood, 23, of Nice, was the focus of the search, which has so far involved local, regional and state agencies.
Sgt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to an address located in the 10000 block of Rancheria Road in Upper Lake at 9:15 p.m. Sunday on the report of a missing person.
Hazelwood’s family said she had walked away from the residence, and told deputies that she was upset earlier in the evening and appeared to be depressed, Brooks reported.
Family members had searched the area around the residence and located some property and articles of clothing belonging to Hazelwood, according to Brooks.
He said Lake County Search and Rescue immediately responded to the location and started a search.
Early Monday morning Lake County Search and Rescue was assisted by Mendocino County Search and Rescue, Willits Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team, a California National Guard helicopter and aircrew from Mather Field and the California Department of Fish and Game, Brooks said.
An extensive search of the area was conducted without locating Hazelwood at the time of the sheriff’s office report, released midafternoon.
Hazelwood is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, has brown eyes and long brown hair which goes to the middle of her back, according to a description provided by her family and the sheriff’s office.
She also was described as being emotionally distraught and may be suffering from depression.
Fliers circulated by Hazelwood’s family and friends on Monday explained that Hazelwood is in need of medical attention, as she is battling cancer. She may be frightened to be approached.
Brooks said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Search and Rescue will continue search efforts in locating Hazelwood.
If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Kimberly Hazelwood, immediately contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.