A developmentally disabled 16-year-old boy went missing Thursday in Long Beach, and police asked for the public’s help locating him.
Alexander Martinez was last seen walking near Aquarium Way and Bay Street around 1 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Alexander was described as a 5-foot-6-inch-tall Hispanic boy weighing 130 pounds with brown hair and eyes.
Police said the teen is non-verbal and unable to care for himself due to his disability. He also does not have a cell phone or other electronic devices to track his location.
Anyone with information regarding the teen’s whereabouts was urged to contact the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at 562-570-7246 or dispatch at 562-435-6711. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.