Portland Woman's 'Suspicious' Disappearance Under Investigation

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating an Oregon woman who was traveling through the Bay Area and was last heard from in Half Moon Bay.

"The circumstances surrounding her disappearance is suspicious & the family is desperate for answers," sheriff's officials said of the disappearance of 23-year-old Angela Hernandez.

Hernandez, of Portland, was reportedly traveling from Oregon to Southern California when she suddenly stopped responding to friends and family members' texts as of Friday, sheriff's officials said. Hernandez was scheduled to arrive in Southern California around Thursday evening in her 2011 Jeep Patriot but never arrived and stopped contacting family on Friday.

On Monday afternoon, sheriff's officials announced the search for Hernandez, which continued through the night.

"The search for #findAngelaHernandez continues this morning," the sheriff's office said via Twitter on Tuesday. "We are doing everything we can to follow up on any signs of her location & disappearance. We are extremely thankful for everyone’s help spreading the word & keeping a look out."

Sheriff's officials said family members say it's out of character for Hernandez to not stay in touch.

A search of the unincorporated Davenport area of the Santa Cruz County coast on Monday evening didn't find any signs of Hernandez or her vehicle, sheriff's officials said.

Anyone who sees or has seen Hernandez or her vehicle is asked to call (650) 363-4051. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call (800) 547-2700.

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Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Images via San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.