Critical Missing Juveniles NR21052ml

March 1, 2021
NR21052dm

UPDATE
Tyler and Richard have been found safe and returned to
their foster parents.

Los Angeles: The family of
Tyler Hernandez and Richard Benitez and the Los Angeles Police
Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating
them.

Both juveniles ran away together from the same foster home and
were last seen on February 24, 2021, in the 1100 block of East
113th Street in Los Angeles.

Tyler Hernandez is described as a 10-year-old male, Hispanic, with
black hair and brown eyes. He stands 5 feet tall and weighs 100
lbs., and thin build. He was last seen wearing a grey cap, black
t-shirt, black basketball shorts, and black shoes. Tyler currently
takes medication.

Richard Benitez is described as a 11-year-old male, Hispanic, with
black hair and brown eyes. He stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and
weighs 120 lbs., and thin build. He was last seen wearing a black
cap, blue shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes.

If you have seen or have any information regarding Tyler Hernandez
and Richard Benitez whereabouts, please contact the LAPD Southeast
Juvenile Detective Delosh at 213-972-7849. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call
the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477)
or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the
“Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local
program.