Too much time has passed since Raushan Aitpayeva, a 65‑year‑old mother and grandmother, vanished from her Simi Valley home. Raushan had moved to the area in late 2024 to assist her daughters with childcare. On July 11, 2025, she was last seen walking in the Texas Tract neighborhood of Simi Valley—captured on security footage at approximately 2 p.m., moving up and down streets near Amarillo Avenue and Walnut Avenue. She was dressed in a black T‑shirt, black pants, white running shoes, wearing sunglasses, and carrying a dark blue tote bag. At other points that day, reports indicate she may have been seen near Waco and Kadota Streets, and possibly in the area of Alamo and Tapo Streets.
Physically, Raushan is described as being about 5‑foot‑1, weighing around 100 pounds; the California Department of Justice lists her height as 5‑foot‑2 and weight as 107 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing black pants, a black T‑shirt, white tennis shoes, sunglasses, and carrying a dark blue bag.
Security footage suggests she may have been disoriented, wandering the neighborhood for nearly two hours. Her family, though expressing concern, noted that she has no diagnosed cognitive or mental‑health issues. They also believe she may have been distressed by the hot July weather and might have sought assistance from strangers.
No medical or financial red flags surfaced after her disappearance—her iPhone remained at home, and there was no unusual activity in her bank accounts. Initially, authorities determined Raushan did not meet the criteria for an “at‑risk” missing person case, due to the absence of documented medical conditions, which delayed an official search by police until thirty days had passed.
Meanwhile, Raushan’s family and community members have mobilized tirelessly. Volunteers from local search groups—including Simi Valley Hikers and Ventura County East Valley Search and Rescue—have been canvassing trails, ditches, open areas, and bushlands. Drone searches were also employed, coordinated with the Simi Valley Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Flyers bearing her image are being distributed across community hubs such as parks, libraries, supermarkets, senior centers, the YMCA, and delivered to motorists, gardeners, and delivery workers, with requests that any dashcam or doorbell footage—including footage from Tesla cameras—be reviewed for possible clues.
The Simi Valley Police Department has assigned a detective to the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Kevin VanFleet at 583‑6182 or 428‑1749, or via email at . Tips can also be submitted to and updates are being shared online through the family’s Facebook page, “Help Me Find My Mom”.
This remains a deeply distressing time for Raushan’s family—she has missed the birth of her second grandchild, a moment they had hoped to share together. The community and her loved ones continue to hold onto hope, pressing forward with every available means to bring her safely home.
Raushan’s case remains active and unresolved. Anyone who may have seen her on or around July 11 in Simi Valley—or who has any information regarding her whereabouts—is strongly encouraged to reach out to the authorities and aid in the search.
No other details are available from credible sources at this time.Last Seen: Jul 11, 2025
