Urgent Search Underway for Missing 30-Year-Old Southern California Woman

A desperate search is unfolding across Southern California for Maribel Manriquez, a 30-year-old woman last seen by her family in Huntington Beach on April 27, 2024. Her loved ones are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to her safe return, their concern growing with each passing day.

Maribel’s sister, Veronica Rivera, shared with KTLA that Maribel was last observed around 8 p.m.

at her home in Huntington Beach. Tragically, she left her phone, wallet, and keys behind – crucial items that make her disappearance even more alarming. This uncharacteristic departure has left her family deeply worried, as they describe her as someone who would never vanish without a word.

The family has already filed a missing person’s report with the Huntington Beach Police Department, who are actively investigating.

They are also utilizing social media, posting flyers, and reaching out to local communities in a concerted effort to spread awareness and gather potential leads.

Maribel is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a distinctive tattoo of a cross on her forearm, which could be a key identifier.

When she was last seen, she was wearing a gray sweater and black shorts, though this information is subject to change if she changed clothing.

Her family’s plea is heartfelt and urgent. “We are very concerned,” Veronica expressed, highlighting the profound distress her family is experiencing.

“We just want her home. We just want her to come home.” They are clinging to hope, urging anyone who might have seen Maribel or has any information, no matter how small, to come forward.

The community's eyes and ears are vital in situations like these. If you have any information regarding Maribel Manriquez's whereabouts, please contact the Huntington Beach Police Department at (714) 960-8811 or your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Every tip could bring Maribel one step closer to her anxious family.