The search for Adriana Sarah Gonzalez-Rugama, a reported missing juvenile, has engaged the Los Angeles Police Department, along with a concerned community. The LAPD has put out a call for public assistance to locate Adriana, who was last seen in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles on September 7. The girl reportedly packed her belongings and departed her home without further notice, and it is now believed she might be in the company of a 41-year-old male, potentially either remaining within the Los Angeles vicinity or having moved toward the Dallas, Texas area.

Harbor Juvenile Detectives released surveillance images and a description of the missing 14-year-old Adriana. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet 1 inches tall, weighing 136 pounds, with brown hair that may have been dyed red, and brown eyes. When she was last seen, she was wearing a a pink top, blue jeans, and white shoes. According to the LAPD, Adriana is not familiar with her new surroundings as she is new to Wilmington and Los Angeles area.

The LAPD is urging anyone with information to come forward and help in bringing Adriana back to safety. They have provided several contact points for tips and information. Reports during business hours can be made to the Harbor Juvenile Detectives at 310-726-7941. Alternatively, the LAPD 24/7 hotline is available at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). For those wishing anonymity, Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), or tips can be sent via text to 274637 with the starting message "LAPD." Updates and further instructions can also be found by visiting the LAPD's website and clicking on "webtips".