March 23, 2024 - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person Joel Jacob Flores Gonzalez. He is a 30-year-old male Hispanic who was last seen on March 20, 2024, at 3:00 a.m. on the 2700 block of Glenwood Avenue in the city of Southgate.     

Joel is 5’11” tall, 195lbs, with brown eyes, and black hair. He has a tattoo of prayer hands with a rosary and the name “Damian” on the left side of his chest.  On the right side of his chest, he has another tattoo of two elephants with the name “Petra”. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and gray pants.

Mr. Gonzalez’s family is concerned for his 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