LOS ANGELES, CA – Authorities and family members are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Naomi Daniella Santos, who has been missing in Los Angeles for nearly a week, officials announced on Wednesday.
Santos was last seen on December 13, when she left her home on the 8700 block of Langdon Avenue around 8 a.m. to attend school at Magnolia Science Academy, located in the 18200 block of Sherman Way. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Santos was expected to use public transportation after school to meet her mother at Parthenia Street and Tobias Avenue in Panorama City. However, she never arrived at the meeting point, and her current whereabouts remain unknown.
“Naomi’s parents, friends, and family members have not seen or heard from her and are deeply concerned for her safety,” police said in a public statement. The disappearance has left her family increasingly anxious as they plead for anyone with information to come forward.
The family described Santos as a responsible and kind teenager who had no history of running away. Her sudden disappearance has heightened fears that she may be in danger.
Description and Last Known Appearance
Naomi Daniella Santos is described as a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes. She stands approximately 5 feet tall and weighs around 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue sweater and gray pants and was carrying a blue backpack.
The Los Angeles Police Department has mobilized its Mission Area Juvenile Detectives to spearhead the investigation.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings or tips that might assist in locating Santos. Flyers with her photo and description have been distributed throughout the community, and her case has garnered attention on social media platforms as concerned citizens share her story to amplify the search efforts.
The LAPD continues to work closely with Naomi’s family to follow leads and examine surveillance footage in hopes of finding clues to her whereabouts.
Contact Information for Tips
Anyone with information about Naomi’s location is encouraged to contact the LAPD Mission Area Juvenile Detectives at 818-838-9810. Individuals who wish to provide tips anonymously can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
The family remains hopeful for Naomi’s safe return, expressing gratitude to those who have supported their search efforts. “We just want her to come home safely,” her mother said, urging anyone with information to come forward.
