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San Diego County Sheriff's Office confirms missing Ukrainian woman voluntarily crossed U.S.-Mexico border
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into a missing person case, determining that 38-year-old Ganna Kovrizhnykh voluntarily crossed into Mexico. Investigators confirmed her identity and location in the state of Sinaloa on August 7, following her disappearance last summer.
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The case, which involved an abandoned vehicle in Potrero and a missing person report filed on July 12, 2025, is now considered resolved by local law enforcement.
Key Facts
- Ganna Kovrizhnykh was reported missing by a friend on July 12, 2025.
- The last contact with the individual occurred on July 5, 2025.
- The individual's vehicle and trailer were discovered abandoned in Potrero, California.
- Potrero is located approximately seven miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The San Diego County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into the disappearance.
- Law enforcement confirmed contact with the individual on August 7, 2025.
- The individual is believed to be voluntarily staying in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
- The Ukrainian Embassy has been formally notified of the individual's location.
Who's Mentioned
personGanna Kovrizhnykh“The missing individual who was located in Mexico.”locationSinaloa“Mexican state where the individual is currently believed to be staying.”locationPotrero“Location where the individual's vehicle and trailer were found.”organizationSan Diego County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation.”organizationUkrainian Embassy“Notified of the individual's location.”