Salazar was last seen wearing a hoodie, boots, pink plaid shirt, and jeans. said Donaldson. On January 23, Salazar went outside around 11:00 a.m. when it was snowing. It was the last time she was seen by her family. Her mother remembers the morning very clearly.

“She went out and played in the snow. She was so excited to play there,” Donaldson said. “Fifteen minutes later we went to see what was going on and she wasn’t there. We found her bike on the road but it wasn’t her. We drove up and down the highway and then called the sheriff’s office.”

Donaldson said the bike was found unharmed and lying on its side. Her friends have not heard from her and none of her family have heard.

That morning was perfectly normal. The family woke up at the same time they always woke up on the ranch south of Safford. They tended horses and ate breakfast. Salazar was excited to cook the meal. She took her food out of the freezer and thawed it. According to Donaldson, nothing was out of the ordinary.

It’s been several days since Salazar’s disappearance, but no real clues have surfaced. Donaldson said Salazar wandered off in 2019, but she was found within days and she was returned home. family is at a loss.

“We don’t know where she is. She could be in Graham County, Arizona, or out of state,” the mother said. No. No action. Nothing to indicate what really happened.”

As the investigation continues, Donaldson and her family feel that the Graham County Sheriff’s Department is doing all they can to help.

“Our family feels that the Graham County Sheriff’s Department has supported us through this difficult time,” she said. They keep in touch and I feel like they are doing everything they can to find our daughter. ”

Liberty Salazar is not your average 21-year-old, her mother said. Since she was diagnosed with epilepsy, Salazar must take medication daily to keep her healthy. It’s been a week since she had access to her medication. That means she could have more violent seizures.

“Without medication, it could be very dangerous for her,” Donaldson said. “Her condition is serious. With epilepsy, she can be confused. She may not be able to tell people who she is. There is a possibility.”

Salazar, who has autism, needs to go about his daily life in order to feel safe and content. Donaldson said she was worried about how her daughter was feeling now that she was away from home.

“This must be very hard on her. Her whole world changed and she got used to the quiet ranch at home,” Donaldson said.

“Liberty enjoys photography and video games,” her mother said. She was watching the comedy series “Wednesday” and was enjoying her makeup and dressing up.

“She lives on the ranch and enjoys riding horses and jumping on trampolines,” she said. “We just want her to be safe in her home.”

Graham County Sheriff Preston “PJ” Allred said the department’s focus is on getting in touch with Salazar to make sure she’s safe.

When she was reported missing, Allred said agents searched the site for footprints, tire tracks and visited homes in the surrounding area looking for her. An alert was issued immediately. Salazar is also on the National Crime Information Center database.

“If a police officer runs into her anywhere, she’ll show up on the registry as a missing girl,” Allred said. If her name is registered in the system, local authorities in the area will be alerted, he said.

The Graham County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with Facebook to investigate any leads regarding Salazar’s whereabouts. But Salazar is 21 years old, so it’s hard to know the line between safety and invasion of privacy. He said researching her online could take time, not only because of her age, but because social media in general finds it difficult to research her.

“If she is found in our valley, we will send a deputy to her. If she is found in another state, we will send one of our detectives,” he said. Told. “She just wants to make sure she’s okay.”

“Our hope as a family is that someone can tell us where they’ve seen her or if they know where she’s coming out. We just want to get her home safely.” ‘ said Donaldson.

She asked that if anyone saw Salazar in person or online, they should immediately notify the sheriff’s office.

“This is the longest time she has ever spent alone,” she added.

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” her mother said, directing the statement to her daughter. No one is going to judge you. we like you Nothing is too big to not welcome you home. It has received tremendous support. ”

Salazar’s stepfather, Joseph Donaldson, said he couldn’t express his emotions well, but he still had a message for Liberty. “I miss you and I want you to come home safely,” he said. “I love you.”

“Sister, please come back safely,” said the younger sister whose name appeared in this article.

“I miss her and I love her and I hope she comes home safely,” her brother said.

Scarlett Donaldson had one last thing to say. She explained that a large mule was up against the fence of her enclosure and she was looking for her daughter with a loyalty only animals could have. She said, “Mule is looking for you.”

If you know the location of Liberty Salazar or have any clues, please contact the Graham County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 428-3141 or call 911 immediately. She is 5 foot 4, has dark hair, weighs 125 pounds, and is of Caucasian and Native American ethnicity.