CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department has issued a bulletin seeking information on the whereabouts of a 9-year-old autistic girl reported missing on Sunday afternoon.
A report from Det. Ryan Peterson said Mikaela Lynch was reported missing by her father, Bari Lynch, just before 1:30 p.m.
Peterson reported that the girl, who is unable to speak, was last seen in the yard of her family’s home at 15197 Harbor Drive, Clearlake, just before her father contacted police.
Mikaela is described as a white female, 4 feet tall and weighing 70 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Peterson said police did not have a clothing description for her.
Clearlake Police Department personnel and volunteers are currently searching for Mikaela, Peterson said. Reports from the scene also indicated REACH, Lake County Fire and the Northshore Dive Team had joined the search.
Due to Mikaela's mental state, age and circumstances, she is believed to be an at risk missing juvenile, according to Peterson.
Peterson said a flier on the missing girl originally was issued as an Amber Alert, but police later were later advised that Mikaela’s case does not meet the alert’s criteria at this time.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251.