Miriam Lopez Lazara was 18 when she was last seen in Santa Maria, California on October 27, 2023. Her disappearance is listed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2005249. Authorities say she may be with a female child; both circulated photos are of Miriam.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department is the lead agency on the case and can be reached at 1-805-681-4100. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is also involved and operates a 24-hour tip line at 1-800-843-5678. Flyers and information have been distributed to generate leads.

If anyone in Santa Maria or the surrounding area has recent sightings or information about Miriam or the child she may be with, please contact the Sheriff’s Department or the missing children’s hotline.