The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) seeks public assistance in the case of a missing person, Ardis Geane Burns, also known by the nicknames "Scooter" and "Chico". The 43-year-old was last seen on the 4th, on the 1800 block of Kay Street in Compton, California, around 7:30 p.m. reveals deep concern from Burns' family and pleads with the public for any pertinent information as per LASD statement.
Burns is a 5'09" tall black male, weight 148 lbs, with brown braided hair and brown eyes. At the time he disappeared, he was notable for wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, a gold chain with a pharaoh pendant, and tattoos on both arms. The public plea from LASD serves as a broader reminder of the nationwide issue of missing persons, especially in communities of color.
Currently, the LASD's Missing Persons Unit is actively investigating the disappearance of Ardis Geane Burns and requests any relevant information at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided through "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or via the "P3 Tips" mobile app or website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
