July 20, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that detectives are seeking assistance in locating at risk missing juvenile, Carlos Escobar Navarro Hernandez. He is a 16-year-old Hispanic male who was last seen on July 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., on the 4200 block of Woodruff Avenue, in the city of Lakewood.

Mr. Navarro Hernandez is 5’ 04” tall, 130 lbs. with long brown hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. He was last seen wearing a dark black shirt, gray jeans, black shoes, and glasses.

Mr. Navarro Hernadez's family is concerned about his well-being and are asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Lakewood Sheriff's Station at (562) 623-3500. 

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