Narineh Avakian: Woman from Glendale who went missing while hiking Angeles National Forest found dead, police say

ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST (KABC) – A Glendale woman who went missing while hiking in Angeles National Forest last weekend was found dead on Saturday, police said.

Narineh Avakian was found near the Mount Waterman trail. She was reported missing Monday by family members after leaving her home around noon Sunday, according to Glendale Police Sgt. Christian Hauptmann.

Based on a preliminary investigation, authorities said it does not appear that any foul play was involved in his death. An investigation into the cause of death is underway.

“Before leaving, Narineh told her family that she was going on a day hike, but did not provide a venue and never returned home,” Hauptmann said.

Narineh’s family told police that it was common for her to hike with groups and solo trips, even though she had recently gone solo.

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Earlier this week, Glendale Police contacted Women’s Hiking Groups to distribute leaflets on missing persons, posted a missing persons newsletter on social media platforms and reported that she was driving a Subaru Impreza, Calif., Plate 8JSH794.

At around 3 p.m. Thursday, the vehicle was parked in the Buckhorn day-use area along Angeles Crest Road, Hauptmann said.

“It should be noted that this area was heavily affected by the recent snowstorm,” he said.

“After locating Narineh’s vehicle, search and rescue personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were immediately deployed with a large contingent of sworn and volunteer personnel,” Hauptmann said. ; but due to deteriorating weather conditions, the search ended around 2 a.m. (Friday) morning. A few hours later, the search was able to resume with even more resources and is currently active. ”

Glendale Police investigators have been dispatched to examine the vehicle and have it towed to the police station for further processing, Hauptmann said.

Anyone with information on the case has been urged to call Glendale Police at 818-548-4911. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

City News Service contributed to this report.