The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is in a desperate search for a missing 13-year-old boy, Jeriahs Sanders, last seen in Lancaster, as community concern escalates. Jeriahs, a young African American, was reported missing after he disappeared on the evening of November 30, prompting officials to seek public assistance to ensure his safe return.
According to an announcement by the Sheriff's Information Bureau, Jeriahs measures 5’11”, weighs around 180 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes, and his last known outfit consisted of a black "durag" and a black hooded sweatshirt. His family is now fraught with anxiety over his whereabouts and state of well-being. The urgency is palpable, and law enforcement and the Lancaster community alike are hoping for Jeriahs’ swift recovery and united in the effort.
The Sheriff's Department is calling on anyone with information to step forward; those with any knowledge about the situation are urged to contact the on-duty Watch Commander or Detective Bureau at the Lancaster Station by calling (661) 948-8466. The Department, maintaining a commitment to anonymity for those who need it, is offering alternative ways to communicate tips, including "Crime Stoppers" which can be reached by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), the “P3 Tips” mobile app, and the website at lacrimestoppers.org for those preferring the confidentiality that digitized distance provides.
