Update: Simi woman found, Casitas Springs man still missing
Local authorities have found a woman reported missing on Christmas Day but, in an unrelated case, are still looking for a Casitas Springs man.
On Thursday evening, the Simi Valley Police Department had issued a plea for assistance as they searched for Miranda Sinai, 27. The Simi Valley woman had last been seen on the afternoon of Dec. 25 and her car had found abandoned in an unincorporated agricultural area between Oxnard and Camarillo, officials said, near Las Posas and Laguna roads.
She was found on Friday morning, a police official said. In a release, the agency thanked the community for tips and calls that "lead to this positive outcome."
Separately, Ventura County Sheriff's officials are continuing to search for a Casitas Springs man.
Craig William Clark, 69, was reported missing on Dec. 14.
Clark lives alone in the 9000 block of North Ventura Avenue in the unincorporated Casitas Springs community.
Family members had asked sheriff's officials to check on Clark's well-being after they hadn't heard from him for several days.
Clark was not home when deputies visited and there was no indication of his whereabouts. An investigation found Clark was last seen exiting a Gold Coast Transit District bus near his residence on Dec. 9.
In recent days, the search has involved sheriff's helicopters and ground personnel in the area, including the grade between Casitas Springs and Oak View.
As of Saturday evening, Clark had not been found, officials said.
Authorities said there is no evidence of criminal activity, but Clark had medical conditions that require attention.
He is described as white, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 160 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes. He usually doesn't drive and relies on public transportation. Clark has family in Oxnard and previously lived in Malibu, although officials said they didn't know if he was trying to travel there.
Anyone who has seen Clark or has information is asked to called the sheriff's dispatch center at 805-654-9511. General inquiries can be directed to Detective Scott Reeder at 805-477-7038.
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Update: Simi woman found; Casitas Springs man still missing
