Full Notification

Missing Person Mitrice Richardson

UPDATE: A joint news conference was held today (July 29, 2010) in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, asking for the public’s help in locating Mitrice Richardson.

Between September, 2009 and January 2010, the LAPD and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) have worked together in attempting to locate Mitrice, including using search and rescue efforts in the Malibu and Calabasas area.

LAPD and LASD investigators have conducted numerous interviews of close friends, family members, co-workers and other witnesses in attempts to located Mitrice. Investigators continue to follow-up on numerous clues and sightings.

Detectives have received reports that Mitrice has been seen in Las Vegas, Nevada as recently as June, 2010. LAPD and LASD investigators have been in Las Vegas, Nevada since the sightings to concentrate their efforts to locate Mitrice.

Mitrice is not the subject of a criminal investigation, and is not subject to arrest. Investigators wish to make contact with Mitrice and ensure her safety and well-being. Mitrice’s family is very concerned about her welfare.
If you have any information please contact:
LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division: Detective Knolls, Detective Eguchi, 213-486-6900 (RHD) or
LASD Homicide Bureau: Investigators Dan Mc Elderry or Ken Perry 323-890-5500
The Las Vegas contact number for anyone having information regarding the whereabouts of Mitrice Richardson is asked to call (702) 750-4338.