LASD is Advising Critical Missing Juvenile Melanie Ortiz in Compton 

October 18, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that detectives are asking for the public’s help locating Critical Missing Juvenile, Melanie Ortiz. She was last seen on October 17, 2026, at 1:00 a.m., on the 800 block of West 134th Street, in Compton.

Ortiz is described as a 11-year-old Hispanic female, juvenile who is 5’0”, 100 lbs. with shoulder length red dyed hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a brown shirt and black shorts.

Ms. Ortiz’s family is concerned for her well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident may contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Compton Station On-Duty Watch Commander or Detective R. Mejia at (310) 605-6500. 

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