Lahta Desilva was 32 when she was last seen in Pacifica, California, on November 20, 2002. Originally from Sri Lanka, she had come to the United States to work as a maid. On the day she disappeared her employer left for work and later returned to find Lahta’s personal belongings gone while her maid’s uniform remained in the home.

There is scant information about what happened after she left the residence. It was speculated she might have returned to Sri Lanka, but that possibility could not be verified and no confirmed sightings have been reported since November 20, 2002. The case remains listed as a missing person investigation and unresolved.

Anyone who knew Lahta, saw her in or around Pacifica in late 2002, or has information that could clarify her movements is asked to come forward.