July 4, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Christopher Michael Burke. He is a 36-year-old Black male adult who was last seen on June 30, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., walking away from the 1300 block of Hawthorne Boulevard, in the city of Hawthorne. 

Mr. Burke is 6’0” tall, 305 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue shorts, and black skater shoes.

He suffers from diminished mental capacity and there is concern for his well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, Missing Persons Detail 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