A Piñon Hills woman, Loretta Pilitsis, 55, who was reported missing in late May, has been found deceased in a desert area near her residence more than a month later, according to authorities.
San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies discovered the remains on June 30 around 8 p.m. in the desert near the 10600 block of Oasis Road, following a report of a deceased person. The discovery was confirmed as Pilitsis by the Sheriff's Department.
Pilitsis was last seen on May 25, having reportedly left her residence on foot. An initial missing person report was filed by deputies in the 900 block of Locust Road. At the time of her disappearance, an extensive search was conducted in the surrounding desert area, utilizing K-9 units and aerial surveillance, but she was not located.
The specific cause and manner of Pilitsis' death have not yet been disclosed by investigators. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has stated that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904 or to text "REPORT" to We-Tip at (844) 909-3006.
