Missing Santa Maria woman located safe

By Jessica Brest

Published July 8, 2021 8:59 pm

UPDATE: Merino was located safe Thursday night, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Police said she left her home voluntarily.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a woman who was reported missing Thursday morning.

63-year-old Graciela Merino was last seen in Santa Maria wearing a white T-shirt with red sleeves and black jeans.

Merino was described as being five feet tall and weighing about 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Police said Merino may be driving a gray 1998 Honda CRV with California state license plate 4RDB633.

Anyone who sees Merino or knows where she might be is urged to contact local law enforcement at 805-928-3781.

Jessica Brest is a digital journalist and assignment editor for NewsChannel 3-12. To learn more about Jessica, click here.

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