Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Missing Person Unit is advising Joel Villaraos has been located.
Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Joel.
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Station is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile, Joel Raymond Villaraos. Joel was last seen on May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., on the 44900 block of Division Street, in the city of Lancaster.
Joel is described as a 14-year-old male Hispanic, 5’04”, 120 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and navy pants.
His family is concerned for his well-being and is asking for the public’s help in locating him.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lancaster Station (661) 948-8466.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
http://www.lasd.org
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
