In a turn of events that has drawn collective sighs of relief, Susana Almarez and her infant son Jason, previously reported as critically missing, have been safely located. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed that the mother and child were found after a widespread campaign for their search.
UPDATE #LASD Advising Critical Missing Juvenile, Susana Almarez, and her infant son Jason Almarez have been #FOUND https://t.co/QltL1tHpJr pic.twitter.com/1q0lSund2v
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) April 10, 2024
Concerns spiked when Susana, just 15, and her baby boy were last seen on the 2500 block of Gamet Lane in Lancaster on April 3, at 4:00 p.m. Descriptions circulated highlighted Susana's distinctive heart tattoo under her left eye and her last known attire consisting of a gray tank top and pink pajama pants. Baby Jason was last spotted in a yellow onesie, as reported by the LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
Thankfully, the efforts of concerned citizens, the media, the Sheriff's Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel culminated in a positive outcome. The Sheriff's Information Bureau expressed gratitude, emphasizing how the collaborative effort was crucial in ensuring the safety of the young mother and her infant son.
During the critical time of their disappearance, the Sheriff's Department had implored the public to come forth with any information that could assist in their retrieval. They reiterated calls for anonymous tips through "Crime Stoppers," a facility that provides avenues for confidential information sharing, be it through a call, a smartphone app, or their website, as per the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department.
