Have you seen her? Young woman with autism missing for second time in matter of weeks

Authorities are asking for help locating Martina Lopez, a missing woman who has autism and other medical conditions. (HPD)

HOUSTON – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman with autism.

According to authorities, 20-year-old Martina Lopez was last seen Monday near 1400 block of St. Joseph Parkway.

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Lopez has autism as well as several other serious medical conditions, such as epilepsy and bipolar disorder, authorities said.

She is about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. Lopez has brown eyes and short, burgundy-red hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840 or 713-884-3131.

This is the second time Lopez has gone missing in a matter of weeks. She was also reported missing on Sept. 14 but was located shortly after.


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