Los Angeles County residents pull together as the search for 15-year-old Jobari Douglas, severely autistic and known as "Noelle," extends into its third day. Last seen on Wednesday, October 25, in Palmdale, Jobari's disappearance has prompted a call for public assistance by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on their Facebook page. With every passing minute, the suspense continues to grow for those determined to bring him home.
Dealing with missing children situations, especially where the child has special needs, is going, to generate unique challenges for the families and the community alike. The intensifying necessity of this search carries additional weight when considering the vulnerability of children with similar conditions.
As the Sheriff’s Department's request described, Jobari is a Black male juvenile, 5'00" tall, 130 lbs, with black braided hair and brown eyes. His autism condition exacerbates concerns for his safety as a lost child. With the potential for this situation to escalate, immediate action is critical.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Palmdale Station at (661) 272-2412. Information can also anonymously be submitted by calling "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP accessible on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by using the http://lacrimestoppers.org website.
