SAFE Alert issued for 18-year-old woman who left home with puppy

The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued a SAFE Alert Tuesday for an 18-year-old woman who left her home with a puppy.

Mariana Magana-Morfin was last seen Tuesday afternoon near the Prasada Shopping Center in Surprise, according to the Surprise Police Department.

At the time, she was wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and white shoes, while with the Boston terrier puppy, Surprise PD said.

Magana-Morfin left her wallet and other belongings at home, according to DPS.

Authorities said she has a medical condition that can leave her disoriented or confused.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Surprise PD at 623-222-4000 or 623-222-8477. The department is also taking emailed tips at crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.

SAFE Alerts have replaced Silver Alerts in Arizona as a way to spread the word about missing persons who are 65 and older and missing persons who have dementia or developmental/cognitive disabilities.

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