Update Per Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: Missing Person Unit is advising Marlon De La Cruz has been found.

Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Mr. De La Cruz.


January 2, 2025 – 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, Marlon De LA Cruz. He is a 22-years-old male Hispanic, he was last seen on the 1000 block of Willowbrook Ave in the city of Compton on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.

Marlon 5’07”, 175 lbs. with brown eyes, short brown hair, and a beard. Marlon is believed to be in his 2019 yellow Jeep Rubicon (CA Plate #8MWP989).

Mr. De La Cruz has a mental health disorder.

There is concern for his well-being. 

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
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