WPBN: A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing, and Los Angeles County authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding her. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department launched an urgent search after the girl, named as Jewel Kim, was last seen early on Thursday morning.
Because of Jewel’s mental health issue, officials have characterized her as “at risk,” raising concerns for her wellbeing.
Around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jewel Kim was last seen close to the 6300 block of Zindell Avenue. Her family is extremely disturbed by her abrupt disappearance and is concerned about her safety.
The Sheriff’s Department stressed in a special alert how important it is to find Jewel as soon as possible because of her vulnerability and pre-existing mental health condition.
According to investigators, Jewel might have been traveling to Koreatown, a thriving neighborhood in Los Angeles that is well-known for its bustling bustle and cultural significance.
They haven’t, however, disclosed any other details regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance or what would have brought her to this possible location. The hunt is now more urgent as authorities try to piece together clues that might lead to her safe return because of the absence of details.
According to the description, Jewel is a young Asian woman who weighs about 130 pounds and is about 5 feet 7 inches tall. Her unique features are her shoulder-length, light brown hair and brown eyes.
She was wearing pink fluffy slippers, blue-green horizontally striped pajama shorts, and a black hooded jacket when she was last seen. She also wore two silver necklaces with a ring and a pendant in the shape of a heart. In an attempt to help the public identify her, these information have been extensively disseminated.
The Sheriff’s Department has emphasized how crucial community involvement is to finding missing people, especially young people who could be more vulnerable.
Anyone with information regarding Jewel’s whereabouts or who may have seen her is being asked to come forward right away. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department can be reached directly at 323-264-4151.
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The Sheriff’s Department has teamed up with Crime Stoppers, a national program that enables people to provide tips without disclosing their identity, for anyone who would want to submit information anonymously. To report a tip, contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. As an alternative, information is available online at lacrimestoppers.org, the organization’s website.
Jewel Kim’s disappearance serves as a reminder of how important community members are to helping law enforcement with missing person cases. In these situations, time is of the importance, particularly if the missing person is a minor or has particular vulnerabilities.
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The Sheriff’s Department is still investing resources in this search and is optimistic that Jewel will be safely recovered with the help of the public.
Authorities and loved ones are requesting that the community be more vigilant and aware as the investigation progresses. It is advised that anyone who sees someone who fits Jewel’s description or witnesses any suspicious conduct notify it right away. Jewel’s safe return could depend on every lead, no matter how tiny.
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