Sara Fawcett was last seen the morning of September 23, 2011 in El Dorado County. The day before her disappearance, September 22, 2011, Sara called in sick to the Wal-Mart where she worked in Placerville, California. She was last seen the next morning and has never been heard from again.

Sara didn't own a car at the time of her disappearance and usually drove her father's vehicle. The car, as well as her purse, cellular phone, and other belongings, were left behind, which is uncharacteristic of her. Few details are available in her case.