Noelle Lynch, a 23-year-old student at Sacramento State, has been missing since April 3, 2023, leaving her family and loved ones distraught.
A Troubled Departure and a Series of Unexplained Events
Noelle left her parents’ Southern California home on April 1, 2023, in a “difficult state of mind.” Her father, Mark Lynch, told LA News Center that she had been struggling with personal issues.
The following night, Noelle was involved in an accident in Los Angeles at around 3 or 4 a.m. Her parents and she planned to meet at a hotel near LAX, but she never showed up.
Last Known Sighting and Missing Belongings
On April 3, Noelle called her mother from an unknown phone, her speech incoherent. That was the last communication her parents had with her.
Surveillance footage captured Noelle walking from an Inglewood apartment, about six miles from LAX, at approximately 5 p.m. on April 3.
Her parents discovered her belongings in the apartment and found her phone at the Southwest ticket counter at LAX. However, it is unknown if she boarded a plane.
Appearance and Description
Noelle is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 125 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt, green sweatpants with a military logo, and white sneakers.
Heightened Concerns and Urgent Appeal
As the search enters its second week, concerns for Noelle’s well-being have intensified. Her family, friends, and missing persons groups have been sharing her story and spreading flyers with information.
The LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit is actively investigating Noelle’s disappearance. They urge anyone with information to call 213-996-1800. During off-hours or on weekends, contact 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).
Anonymous tips can be made to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Noelle’s family remains hopeful for her safe return and appeals to the public for any leads that could bring her home.
