The SAPD is looking for a missing teen who may be in danger

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD looking for missing 14 year-old female

On Friday, 3-25-2016, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to Fitz Intermediate School, 4600 West McFadden Street for a critical missing minor.

School staff informed officers that at 12:00 p.m., the 14 year old student, Clarissa Jacqueline Serafin (a 14 year old Hispanic female) walked away from Fitz Intermediate School after leaving a note that indicated she might harm herself.

Several SAPD officers with the assistance of OCSD Air Support and bloodhound, are searching the surrounding area and prior locations for Serafin.

The attached photograph is the most current photo of the Serafin; however she has recently dyed her hair red. Serafin resides in the 300 Block of South Flower Street in Santa Ana.

If anyone is aware of Serafin’s whereabouts please contact the Santa Ana Police Department at 714-245-8701.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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