Full Notification

A message from Acting Captain Ryan A. Vienna, Crescenta Valley Station:

“A week ago today, Monica Reza, went missing while hiking near Mount Waterman in the Angeles National Forest.

An extraordinary search was initiated that involved not only our Los Angeles County Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, but numerous resources from throughout the state leveraging local, state, and federal assets. The use of forensic technology, photography, airships, canines, and other specialized tools were utilized in this effort leaving nearly no available resource untapped.

While today concludes our initial response phase of this operations, the investigation will continue by our Homicide Bureau: Missing Persons Unit. Our search efforts will be limited and continuous as data and information further inform our efforts.

Our hearts go out to Monica’s family, friends, coworkers, and the community who have shown great concern for her disappearance. We appreciate the numerous members of the public who have reached out to get involved in the search. It is important to understand the area Monica went missing in can be highly technical and difficult for inexperienced hikers. Given this is an ongoing investigation, we would ask the public to avoid actively searching this area. On behalf of the family, we are conveying their request for privacy at this time.

We ask anyone with information regarding Monica Reza’s disappearance to please contact Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau - Missing Persons Unit, Detective Shannon Rincon or Detective Richie Sanchez at 323-890-5500."