‘AT RISK’ 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL VANISHES FROM LOS ANGELES — FAMILY DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS

A Los Angeles family is desperately searching for their 16-year-old daughter after she disappeared Friday morning, with authorities now asking the public to help bring her home safely.

Paulina Ramirez was last seen at approximately 8:40 a.m. on August 28 on the 4500 block of Dozier Street in the unincorporated East Los Angeles area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Authorities have classified the teenager as “at risk” and are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.

HER FAMILY HAS NOT HEARD FROM HER

According to authorities, Ramirez’s family has grown increasingly concerned for her well-being.

They told investigators they have had no contact with her since she disappeared, leaving relatives anxiously waiting for any information that could explain where she may have gone.

Officials have not indicated that any specific circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been established.

WHAT PAULINA WAS WEARING

Investigators provided a detailed description in the hope that someone may recognize her.

Ramirez is described as:

• 16 years old
• Approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall
• About 108 pounds
• Brown eyes
• Black hair

She was reportedly wearing a blue polo shirt, black pants and a gold necklace with a cross when she was last seen.

AUTHORITIES ARE ASKING THE PUBLIC TO LOOK OUT

Every piece of information could potentially help investigators establish where Ramirez went after she was last seen.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen her or knows anything about her whereabouts to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can also submit information through Crime Stoppers.

A FAMILY WAITING FOR HER RETURN

For Paulina’s loved ones, the past days have been filled with uncertainty.

They are now hoping that someone in the community has information that can help investigators locate the missing teenager and bring her home safely.

A 16-year-old girl disappeared in broad daylight. Her family has heard nothing since. Authorities say she is at risk.

Now, her loved ones are asking the public:

If you have seen Paulina Ramirez or know where she may be, please speak up.