Long Beach
Police Department

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The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 12-year-old at-risk missing person, Sergio Castanon, who was last seen on Jan. 24, 2024, at approximately at 9:00 a.m.

Castanon has gone missing in the past and has returned home after leaving or was located in the surrounding area. Castanon was involved in a verbal argument with his mother over him not wanting to go to school and follow her rules. He has threatened self-harm if he was going to be forced to go to school. He has no car, cell phone nor money.

Castanon was last seen in his residence located at the 400 block of Maine Avenue. 

At-risk missing person Sergio Castanon is described as follows:

Age: 12-years-old
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Black Raiders beanie, navy blue shirt, black pants, black Nike Jordan shoes.
Scars/ Marks/ Tattoos: None
Medical Alerts: None

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.