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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP149763) and 9 other sources
Sara Nicole Ahern was 33 years old when she was last known to be in Frederick, Maryland, on April 11, 2023. Her missing-person entry in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System lists her as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes, and records Frederick as the place of last contact on that date. The Frederick Police Department is identified as the investigating agency. Photos associated with the case were added to the listing in early September 2025, and the case record itself was created on September 5, 2025, reflecting ongoing attention to her file.

According to details published for the case, Sara was last seen on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, and a friend later received a voicemail from her the next day at about 12:19 p.m. She did not have a confirmed local address at the time, her social media activity ceased after she went missing, and her current cellphone has been reported as disconnected. Local checks of area hotels and the hospital did not locate her. These specifics have been documented in her NamUs entry to aid recognition and context for the timeline.

Police records and public alerts indicate that Sara was reported missing on April 15, 2023, with Frederick Police asking for the community’s help. Public notices have also said she was known to frequent parts of the Baltimore–Washington region, including Carroll and surrounding counties, which broadens the area of concern for potential sightings. Media summaries of those alerts echo the department’s request for tips from anyone who might have seen or heard from her after the dates noted above.

As of the latest public listing, Sara remains missing, and her case continues under the Frederick Police Department, which is the agency of record on NamUs. Loved ones and investigators are still seeking answers about where she went after April 11–12, 2023. Even if a memory feels small—seeing someone who matches her description or recalling a brief interaction—it can matter greatly for a family waiting for news.

Last Seen: Apr 11, 2023

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

76%Possible
Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP112831 • Found Aug 18, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 75%4'9"–5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.