The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is on the lookout for a missing teenager from Lawndale and is turning to the community for assistance. Perla Mena, a 16-year-old Hispanic girl, has been reported missing since December 27, 2023, after she was last spotted on the 14000 block of Osage Avenue at 2:00 p.m., as the department seeks to locate the at-risk juvenile.
Perla is described as standing 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 118 pounds, with long brown hair and brown eyes. Relatives say she informed a family member she was planning to go on a school trip, possibly to the mountains.
Concerns are escalating over Perla's safety as the Sheriff’s Department emphasizes the urgency of the public's aid in the search. A statement released by the department asked anyone with information about Perla Mena’s whereabouts to promptly contact the South Los Angeles Station at (310) 820-6700.
For those who wish to remain unnamed, information can be anonymously shared by calling "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by utilizing the “P3 Tips” mobile application available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or through their website. The call for public assistance evidences the shared responsibility borne by the community in instances where the vulnerable ones among us go missing.
The Sheriff's Department has also encouraged the public to sign up for "Nixle" alerts to receive more immediate, detailed notifications directly from the department. By registering online or texting their zip code to 888777, community members can effectively stay informed about local emergencies and safety information.
