On Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at around 7:15 p.m., Katherine Castillo left her home located in the 1300 block of N. Las Palmas Avenue, and she has not been heard from since.  The missing person, Katherine Casillo is a 17-year-old Hispanic female who has long black hair and brown eyes.  She stands about 5' 5" tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds.  She has a thin build and was last seen wearing a red sweater, blue "skinny-style" jeans and black boots.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Katherine Castillo is asked to call the Hollywood Area Watch Commander at 323-464-1402.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD."  Tipsters may also go to www.LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.