Emergency Medical Alert Issued for a Missing 18-Year-Old Man  NR26218ne

Junior Saavedra has been located and reunited with his family.

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s West Valley Area and the family of Junior Saavedra are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

On October 16th, 2026, around 11:50 a.m., Junior was last seen in the 19000 block of Gault Street in Reseda. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Junior is diagnosed with Autism and has the mental capacity of a four-year-old. His family is concerned for his safety.

Junior is described as an 18-year-old male Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes.  He stands five feet eight inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Junior Saavedra please contact the Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800. 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. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.