Search continues for missing California 18-year-old with autism

An undated photo of Andrew Estevez released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in locating an 18-year-old with autism who hasn’t been seen for over two weeks. 

According to an LASD missing person’s bulletin, Andrew Estevez was last seen at 11:13 a.m. on Jan. 2 in the 4800 block of Live Oak Street. 

He is described as standing 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 106 pounds. He has brown curly hair, brown eyes and a goatee and was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts.  

“Andrew’s family is concerned for his well-being and asking for the public’s help,” LASD said.  

Anyone with information on Andrew’s whereabouts is urged to contact LASD’s Missing Persons Unit by calling 323-890-5500. 

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org 

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