Crime & Safety

Family Seeks Help Finding Missing 21-Year-Old Man In South L.A.

Juan Hernandez was last seen Tuesday night at 10 p.m. in the area of Western Avenue and 81st Street.

Hernandez was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, white shorts and black Vans.
Hernandez was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, white shorts and black Vans. (Flyer courtesy of Joseph Hernandez)

LOS ANGELES, CA — The family of Juan Hernandez is asking for the public's help in finding him after the 21-year-old did not come home from work Tuesday night. Hernandez was last seen Tuesday at 10 p.m. driving a 2020 Honda Civic near Western Avenue and 81st Street.

The car was discovered undamaged at Figueroa Street and 64th Avenue around 3:20 a.m. Thursday morning, but no one was inside. According to witnesses, the car had been unoccupied and running for a few hours.

Hernandez is a Latino male, 6'2" and 225 pounds, with black hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, white shorts and black Vans.

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Anyone with information is asked to call 323-633-9835 or 323-633-6224.

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