Oakland woman reported missing in Mendocino County

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

Authorities are looking for an Oakland woman, who was reported missing in Mendocino County.

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday that 70-year-old Elizabeth Schenk was visiting the Bruhel Point area Tuesday, located west of Highway 1, when she disappeared while on a walk.

Schenk’s last known location was near Bruhel Point Road, north of Fort Bragg. The man who reported her missing said Schenk called him around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, saying she was lost and asking for directions.

Search and rescue crews searched overnight and on Wednesday but Schenk still hasn’t been found.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.