California college student from Chapel Hill missing. NC officials ask public for tips.
Updated: For more on the search for Sydney West, see this story here.
A University of California, Berkeley student from Chapel Hill is missing, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from anyone locally who talked to her recently.
Sydney West, 19, was reported missing by San Francisco authorities and has been entered into the missing persons database.
West has been living in the San Francisco area since late August, and her family and friends have not heard from her since Sept. 30, according to the release.
West, who is 5’10” and weighs 130 pounds, was last seen in San Francisco near the Golden Gate Bridge, close to Chrissy Field.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported West likes to be called “Syd” and is likely wearing dark shorts and slip-on Vans, with her light brown hair in a ponytail. She has blue eyes and could be carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with tips in the San Francisco area can call lead investigator Sgt. Michael Horan at 415-553 1028. Anyone in North Carolina with information can contact investigator Ashley Woodlief at 919-245-2909.
This story was originally published October 4, 2020 at 3:41 PM.
