Missing LA Teen May Be Headed To The South Bay: LASD

GARDENA, CA — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old Los Angeles teen who was last seen Monday and may be headed to Gardena.

Romero Eajio Fuentes was last seen around midnight in the 6100 block of Allston Street, an unincorporated area of East Los Angeles, according to the LASD.

Fuentes is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 120 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and a mustache. He was last seen wearing a black sweater and pants, according to the LASD.

"The missing juvenile's family is concerned for his well-being," the LASD said in a statement Monday afternoon.

The LASD asks that anyone who sees the teen or knows his whereabouts contact authorities at 323-263-4151. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App Store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.