Missing Mt.Tam Hiker Near Stinson Beach Found, Detained for Outstanding Warrant: Marin Co. Sheriff

The Marin County sheriff on Monday morning said deputies found two missing hikers.

Lt. Doug Pittman said a 23-year-old woman was found, as was her male partner, who returned by about 9 a.m. to the command post.

After speaking with the woman, deputies determined she was purposely trying to avoid contact with law enforcement. Officials said the woman had an outstanding warrant out of Mendocino County and was taken into custody by the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff first reported the missing hikers about 8 a.m. Details on how they got lost were not reported.

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