LONG BEACH, CA — The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing at-risk 11-year-old boy named Se Amaj Washington.
He was last seen around 2:15 pm on March 22, leaving his foster home on a black-and-red BMX bicycle. Police say that he has no cell phone or other tracking device on his person, and an unknown amount of money.
“Washington has run away in the past and was found in the local area,” a police spokesperson said.
The person reporting him missing said that Se Amaj may be carrying miscellaneous weapons in his backpack, according to police.
He is described as:
Age: 11
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 4’9″
Weight: 90lbs
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Clothing: Grey Nike hoodie, Blue Nike shorts, Grey Nike Jordan shoes Red/Black backpack.
Possible Destination: Compton
Jewelry: None
Scars/Marks/Tattoos: None
Medical Alerts: None
Anyone with information regarding Se Amaj is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or LBPD Dispatch at (562) 435-6711.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play) or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
This story will be updated if and when additional information becomes known.