A search is underway in Santa Barbara County for a 9-year-old girl who has been missing for a year.

According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office, they are seeking the public’s help in locating the at-risk child, Melodee Buzzard.

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The department first began investigating her disappearance on Oct. 14 after a school administrator reported that Melodee had been absent for a long time.

Authorities attempted to speak with the child’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, but they did not find the child.

“No clear explanation was provided for her whereabouts,” the department said.

According to the department, there have been no confirmed recent sightings of the child. The last verified contact with her was a year ago and her

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