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A missing woman who had disappeared in Palmdale in early March was found safe.

The woman was identified as Lexi Sutherland-Ward, 28, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

“Thank you to the public, the media, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Ms. Sutherland-Ward,” LASD officials announced on March 10.

At the time of her disappearance, Sutherland-Ward was last seen on March 5 on the 1500 block of West Avenue O-8 at around midnight.

Loved ones said the woman had depression and schizophrenia.

Information on the circumstances surrounding her discovery or the condition she was in was not immediately released.

  • Lexi Sutherland-Ward, 28, in a 2024 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
    Lexi Sutherland-Ward, 28, in a 2024 photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
  • Lexi Sutherland-Ward was last seen driving a white 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback with California license plate number 9EYM607. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)
    Lexi Sutherland-Ward was last seen driving a white 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback with California license plate number 9EYM607. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

Anyone with additional information on the case can call LASD’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.