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Hispanic at risk is wanted in Los Angeles

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By Ricardo Roura

Dec 16, 2024, 9:05 PM EST

The authorities They look for a Hispanic at risk who has been missing since Friday in Los Angeles County.

Derek Ceasar Elizondo, 35 years old and who suffers from a mental disorderfor which he needs to take medication, was last seen in the El Monte area.

In a statement on social networks, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) He described Elizondo as a Hispanic man, 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

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According to the LASD, Elizondo, who is a resident of Los Angeles County, was last seen approximately on December 13 in the area of ​​the 10000 block of Railroad Street, in El Monte.

The Hispanic was wearing a black jacket, brown shirt, black pants and black shoes.

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Relatives expressed concern for the well-being of Derek, who needs to take daily medication due to mental discomfort.

Officials requested that if anyone knows the whereabouts of Elizondo or has information related to this incident to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.

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To file a report anonymously, you can call Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or online at their website at this link.

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