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December 14, 2012

Los Angeles:  The family of  Carolina Castellanos and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her and her child.

Ms. Castellanos was last seen on December 13, 2012, in the 700 block of Westlake Avenue in the Rampart Area.  Her family is very concerned that she has not returned home and there has been no contact with her since.

Ms. Castellanos is described as a 24-year-old female Hispanic, brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds.

Ms. Castellanos was on foot when she left her residence and it isn’t known what she was wearing.  She was pushing a red and black stroller.  Ms. Castellanos is with her 2 month old child.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Carolina Castellanos, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit, Detective Saiza at 213-996-1800. 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 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers 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 LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.