Missing Yuma Woman Located Safe After Community Search

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office located 52 year old Daniela Lloyd safe on December 23, closing a two day missing person case that had prompted a countywide response. Deputies first received a missing person report at approximately 7 42 AM on Tuesday December 23 after Mrs. Lloyd was last seen walking westbound on N. Frontage Road near S. Avenue 10E on Sunday December 21. Law enforcement said initial search efforts were unsuccessful until community assistance produced information that led to her safe recovery.

Mrs. Lloyd is a Yuma resident described as approximately 5 feet tall and weighing about 150 pounds with dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white and dark colored striped shirt with blue jeans and carrying a black backpack and a tan purse. Officials noted that Mrs. Lloyd suffers from a mental health condition, a factor that raised concern and mobilized both law enforcement and neighbors to help locate her quickly.

The Sheriff's Office asked anyone with information to contact 928 783 4427 or call 78 CRIME to remain anonymous. An update issued at 1 45 PM on December 23 stated that Mrs. Lloyd had been located safe, and the Sheriff thanked the community for its assistance. The prompt resolution highlights how timely reports and phone tips can materially affect outcomes in missing person incidents, especially when the individual has known health vulnerabilities.

For Yuma County residents the episode is a reminder to report unusual sightings and to check on family members and neighbors who may be at higher risk. Keeping a recent photo and basic identifying information on hand can accelerate searches. Local emergency contacts remain 928 783 4427 and 78 CRIME for any future concerns about missing persons or public safety. The successful recovery of Mrs. Lloyd brings relief to her family and the community as the holiday week continues.