Crime & Safety

Missing Woodside Teen Is Found Safe, Police Say

A 15-year-old returned home after being reported missing from the NYCHA Woodside Houses, according to police.

Kal-El Ramos was last seen around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, leaving his home at 50-16 31st Ave., near 50th Street.
Kal-El Ramos was last seen around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, leaving his home at 50-16 31st Ave., near 50th Street. (NYPD)

Update, 9 a.m. Friday: Ramos returned home, police said late Thursday.


WOODSIDE, QUEENS — A teen boy has been reported missing from his home in the NYCHA Woodside Houses, according to police, who asked for help finding him.

Kal-El Ramos was last seen around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, leaving his home at 50-16 31st Ave., near 50th Street.

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Police described him as Black, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 130 pounds with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a red, blue and white Polo jacket, khaki pants and black Nike sneakers.

Police released a photo of Kal-El and asked anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). People can also submit tips online or on Twitter, @NYPDTips.

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