Authorities sought the public’s assistance Tuesday in locating a 15-year-old boy last seen nearly three weeks ago in an unincorporated area bordering Compton.
Rudy Jacob Monge was last seen at approximately 3:35 a.m. on March 19 in the 1900 block of East 126th Street, near Wilmington Avenue, in Willowbrook, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Monge was described as a 5-foot-7-inch-tall Hispanic boy weighing 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and teal shorts.
He is believed to have a destination for the area near 132nd and Crocker streets. also in Willowbrook.
Anyone with information regarding Monge’s whereabouts was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.