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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said Melodee Buzzard, 9, has not been seen for a year, and the child's most recent photo was taken two years ago

A school official reported Melodee's prolonged absence, prompting an investigation on Oct. 14

Deputies visited the home and did not find the girl

Authorities in California are searching for a missing “at-risk” young girl who hasn’t been seen in a year.

In a Wednesday, Oct. 15, news bulletin, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said it is seeking the public’s help in determining the whereabouts of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.

According to authorities, their investigation began on Tuesday, Oct. 14, after a school official reported Melodee's prolonged absence.

The sheriff’s office added that deputies attempted to

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