Woman Reported Missing From Montara State Beach

Police are searching for a 48-year-old woman, who went missing June 13 from Montara and "may be depressed and suicidal," according to Dep. Rebecca Rosenblatt of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

On Wednesday, June 12, Ara Ghorgyi Ward and her boyfriend went to Montara State Beach where they fell asleep. The next morning when the boyfriend awoke Ward was gone, according to police. The boyfriend then reported her missing to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office on the morning of June 13.

California State Park Rangers as well as San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies searched the beach and cliff areas to no avail. At this time, additional search efforts on the Coastside are continuing as well as follow-up with Ward's family and friends.

Ward is a resident of San Mateo and was last seen wearing  a pink blouse, black sweat pants and no shoes. She has brown hair, hazel eyes and is 5 feet tall and about 110 pounds.

If you see the above listed missing person or know where she might be located, please contact San Mateo County Detective Lisandro Lopez at 650-363-4055 or e-mail lxlopez@smcgov.org. You may also remain anonymous by calling the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.