Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department detectives Saturday are seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in South Los Angeles.
Meliyon Joseph Tavares was last seen at approximately 7 a.m. Friday on the 10800 block of Denker Avenue and West 108th Street, said the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Meliyon is Black, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, has black short dreadlocks and brown eyes. Authorities said he was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater with flowers, black pants and shoes.
Anyone who has seen Meliyon or knows of his whereabouts was asked to contact the Sheriff’s South Los Angeles Station at 323-820-6700. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.
