Long Beach
Police Department

Media Relations
400 W. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-5273
12/6/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release #
Subject:
*UPDATE* LOCATED - CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE - MICHAEL VEAL
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*UPDATE* Officers found missing juvenile unharmed at a shopping center in the City of Lakewood and has been reunited with his family. ‬

Original News Release Published 12/5/18:

missing person bulletin Michael Veal Michael Veal in a black shirt

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The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 12-year-old juvenile who suffers from developmental disabilities and was last seen on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  

Parent reported last seeing the victim at their residence in the 6100 block of Linden Avenue at approximately 5:00 a.m., when the parent returned home at 9:00 a.m., the juvenile was missing. The juvenile was last seen wearing a yellow and purple “Lakers” sweatshirt, gray pants, and red shoes.

Missing Juvenile Veal is described as follows:

Name: Michael Veal
Age: 12 years old
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Height: 5’03”
Weight: 110 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Yellow and purple Lakers sweatshirt, gray pants, Red shoes.
Scars/Marks: None
Medical Alerts: Developmental Disabilities

The Long Beach Police Department continues to search for the victim. Local hospitals have been alerted and area law enforcement and public transportation agencies have also been notified. Anyone who sees this individual or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Long Beach Police Department at (562) 435-6711 or 9-1-1.