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Reseda: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Valley area are asking the public for help finding 14-year-old Santiago Espinoza.

On October 21, 2026, around 7:40 a.m., Santiago was last seen in the 7900 block of Reseda Boulevard. Santiago has autism and depends on his mother for daily activities. The California Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Missing Advisory on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Santiago Espinoza is a 14-year-old Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green sweater, blue jeans, and white shoes.

Anyone who sees Santiago Espinoza is urged to call 911.

If you have seen Santiago Espinoza or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department, West Valley Division at (818) 374-7611. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application.