The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing “at risk” person.

She goes by the name of Amy Ahearn and is 40 years old. She is described as a female Caucasian, 5 foot 6 inches in height and weighing 140 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and may be wearing glasses.

Ahearn was last seen August 17 in the area of Norwalk and has not been seen or heard from since.

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She resides in the city of Lake Forest and her method of travel is unknown. Amy’s family is especially concerned for her welfare because she recently has been exhibiting signs of strange behavior, as well as, extreme weight loss and may be in need of medical attention.

Anyone with information regarding Ahearn’s whereabouts is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Missing Person Unit at: (714) 647-7055 or (714) 628-7170 (24/7).