LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – 15-year-old Natalie Mays has been missing for nearly a month and is said to be with a man helping her avoid law enforcement.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says Mays vanished from her Yerington home overnight on Sunday, June 23 of this year. Authorities believe that she left with 19-year-old Matthew Bishop from the Reno and Fallon area.
15-year-old Natalie Mays(NCMEC)
Police say she was last seen the following Thursday after her disappearance with Bishop in the Reno area.
“Matthew Bishop is aware Natalie is a juvenile runaway and is actively aiding Natalie avoid Law Enforcement,” the sheriff’s office says.
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19-year-old Matthew Bishop.(Lyon County)
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children said her family is looking for her. According to a press release, her family said they were playing cards that night before everyone went to bed and did not notice anything out of the ordinary.
Her stepmom, Brittany Mays, told NCMEC that this is extremely out of character and that she has never gone missing before.
“Natalie, your father and I are extremely worried for you, and we just need to know that you are okay. We all love and miss you deeply,” her stepmom said.
Police provided the following description for Natalie: 5′5″, weighs 145 lbs., and has blue eyes with dyed black hair.
Authorities believe that Natalie may be in the Reno or Sun Valley, Nevada area.
If you see Natalie and Matthew or have any information on where they may be, please contact Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Detectives at 775-463-6620 or by email at detective@lyon-county.org. This is in reference to Lyon County Case Number 24LY02566.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet and Yosemite National Park, above the Valley floor, from late tonight until Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy snow is forecast.
The snow levels will initially start out between 6,000 to 7,000 feet tonight, before lowering to 5,500 to 6,500 feet on Tuesday, and then down to 4,500 to 5,500 feet on Wednesday.
The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Minor accumulations of up to two inches is possible down to 4500 feet. The total snow accumulations above the 7,000 foot elevation, will range from three inches to as much as two feet.
Southwest winds could gust as high as fifty to seventy-five mph along the highest peaks. Such strong winds could cause tree damage.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Persons should delay all travel if possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below a quarter of a mile due to falling and blowing snow. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Persons in the Watch Zone are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
