The Oakland Police Department continues its search for two ongoing missing persons, Josias Velasquez Colindres, and Isreal Myers, with pleas for public assistance in locating the young individuals. According to the OPD's social media, Velasquez Colindres, described as a Latino male at 5'2" tall with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen in the vicinity of the 3500 block of East 16th Street on July 15. Born in April 2007, the 17-year-old's clothing at the time of his disappearance remains unknown.
OPD continues to search for Ongoing #Missing Person Josias Velasquez Colindres
— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) September 7, 2024
Born in April of 2007, Velasquez Colindres was last seen on 7/15/24, in the 3500 block of East 16th St. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time.
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In a similar case, meriting just as much concern and urgency, Isreal Myers, a Black male standing 5'4” tall, with distinctive black hair highlighted in yellow and brown eyes, weighing 120 pounds, is also being sought after his disappearance. According to details released by the police, featured on OPD’s official announcement, Myers vanished on August 20 from the 1200 block of 65th Avenue. Born in May 2008, Myers was just 16 at the time he went missing.
Authorities have not indicated at this stage that the disappearances are connected, but they urge the public to remain vigilant and report any relevant information. The Oakland Police Department's dedicated tip line for both cases is 510-238-3641, and it is open to receiving any details that may aid in locating Velasquez Colindres and Myers.
