ERIKA LOPEZ - 24 yo - Newport Beach/ OC CA

Twenty-four-year-old Erika Lopez of Newport Beach hasn't been seen in a week. Her family in Boston is desperate for word.

Erika Lopez lived in Newport Beach for a little more than two years
before she went missing last week. Her family—which is in Boston—is
relying on the community to be its eyes and ears.



Lopez, 24, was last seen about 11 a.m. on Aug. 22 in the area of
Sherrington Place and Irvine Avenue and was reported missing about 10
p.m. Wednesday by one of her friends, according to Kathy Lowe of the
Newport Beach Police Department.


"There are no new updates as of this morning," Lowe said today.


Stefanie Facada, Lopez's cousin, says her mother, brother and aunts
will be flying from Boston to Newport Beach in a few days to search for
her. In the meantime they are relying on the community to help find
Lopez.


"We don't think foul play is involved—well, at least we are hoping
it's not that," Facada said. "She has never run away or disappeared ever
before. Hopefully, someone will spot her."


Facada says Lopez moved to Newport Beach about 2½ years ago to be
with her boyfriend, whom she has since broken up with. She lived alone
in an apartment.


Lopez is Hispanic, 5 feet tall and weighs about 115 pounds. She has
shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes, a thin build and was last seen
wearing a pink sweatshirt and white sweatpants.


Anyone with information is asked to contact Newport Beach Police Detective Scott Smith at 949-644-3762.
http://losalamitos.patch.com/articles/publics-help-sought-in-finding-missing-oc-woman#c

Missing Woman Found; Reunited With Family



posted: September 19th, 2011 12:32 pm |
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UPDATED

A woman missing since Aug. 22 was found this morning in Irvine and
has been reunited with her family, Newport Beach police confirmed.

Erika Lopez, 24, had last been seen near Sherrington Place and Irvine
Avenue in Newport Beach. Her family had been searching for her and
expressed concern because she needed medical attention. She was in good
physical health when found, police said.

“A citizen called Irvine Police Department after recognizing her as a
possible missing adult,” said Kathy Lowe, a Newport Beach police
spokeswoman. “She has been reunited with her family and released to
their care.”

Lopez was located in the area of Michelson Drive and Harvard Avenue.

http://www.coronadelmartoday.com/22843/home/missing-woman-found-reunited-with-family/