September 5, 2023 - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Esemaj Bankjs. She is a 21-year-old female Black who was last seen on the 10000 block of College Place, Cerritos on  September 4, 2023, at 11:55 a.m.

Ms. Banks is 5’03”, 240 lbs. with black eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a navy-blue sweater,  black pants, and multi-color shoes.

Esemaj suffers from a mental health disorder. 

Ms. Banks’ family is concerned for her well-being and are asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. 

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department