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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.

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