Hermosa Beach Police Department

Press Release

December 7th, 2009

For Immediate Release

"The Hermosa Beach Police Department asks for the publics help finding a missing resident."

PIO:Sergeant Robert Higgins

rhiggins@hermosapolice.org

Office:                          310 318-0360

Cell:                             310 505-7563

Fax:                              310 798-8926

Missing Person:            Nina Von Schweinitz

                                    19 Years Old

                                    Hermosa Beach Resident

Synopsis:  On 11-12-09 Nina Von Schweinitz mother reported her to the Hermosa Beach Police Department as a missing person.  Preliminary investigations revealed that she was possibly in the area of "Slab City" near Niland CA.  Investigators canvassed "Slab City" for witnesses who might know the missing persons whereabouts.  It was discovered she had been in the area of "Slab City" and did not appear to be under duress.  But, the missing person had left the area prior to investigators arrival. The last statements made by the missing person was that she was going on a road trip east on the 10 freeway.

"Slab City" is an abandoned military base about 3 miles outside of Niland CA.  The only thing left of the base is the cement slabs from the military barracks.  Numerous people have made it a permanent residence by parking their RV's on the cement slabs.

http://www.desertdutch.org/slabcity.htm

On 12-5-09 the missing person's car was found abandoned near the area of the 215 and 15 freeways. 

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the missing person is encouraged to call Detective Mick Gaglia at (310) 318-0360.          

Sergeant Robert Higgins #148

Hermosa Beach Police Department

Community Lead/Press Information Officer