A 13-year-old boy with depression was reported missing Monday after being last seen in the unincorporated Lennox area.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Erick Miguel Leyva was last seen in the 11000 block of Buford Avenue around 7:30 a.m.
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Erick is a 5-foot-7-inch tall Hispanic boy who weighs 180 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. He also has a light beard and was last seen wearing a black shirt, pants, and a black and white backpack.
LASD
Sheriff's officials said the teen's family is growing concerned about his well-being due to his mental health disorder and are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating the teen.
Anyone with information regarding Erick's whereabouts was urged to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-820-6700. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
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