Authorities in Santa Barbara County are desperately searching for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, who has not been seen in over a year, and has not been photographed in nearly two. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched a search after her absence was reported by a school administrator.
What Happened: The Disappearance of Melodee Buzzard
Melodee Buzzard, a 9-year-old elementary school student from Lompoc, California, was reported missing on Tuesday after a school administrator informed authorities that she had not been attending school for some time. Upon attempting to contact Melodee and her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, at their home, deputies found no trace of Melodee and received no clear explanation for her whereabouts.
Despite the case only being one day old, detectives have been unable to confirm any recent sightings of Melodee, and the most recent photograph of her dates back over two years ago. The Sheriff’s Office is concerned for her safety and is urging anyone who may have seen her or had any contact with her in the past year to come forward with information.
Description of Melodee Buzzard
- Name: Melodee Buzzard
- Age: 9 years old
- Location: Lompoc, California
- Status: Missing, at-risk
- Last seen: Over a year ago
- Last photograph: At least two years ago
How You Can Help: Contact Authorities
Anyone with information about Melodee’s whereabouts, potential sightings, or contact with her in the past year is urged to contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at 805-681-4150. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling 805-681-4171.
Closing Line
Please share any details, no matter how small, that may assist investigators in locating Melodee and ensuring her safety. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
