Case 1: Zahira Boydston
Zahira Boydston, a 16-year-old girl, has been reported missing in the South Bay area. She was last seen near Sepulveda Boulevard and Century Boulevard in the Westchester neighborhood around 1:45 p.m. Zahira is described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a gray hoodie, black pants, and possibly eyeglasses. Concerns are heightened due to her diminished mental capacity. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Juvenile Detectives are leading the search efforts.
The public is urged to provide any information on Zahira’s whereabouts by calling LAPD at 310-482-6366, 1-877-527-3247, or LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Case 2: Aleena Garcia
Aleena Garcia, a 15-year-old girl, went missing on December 26, 2023, after last being seen at the Stonewood Center shopping mall in Downey. Standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, Aleena has black hair, brown eyes, a tattoo of a crown over her right eyebrow, a tattoo saying “Junior” on her left hand, and dental braces. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, tan pants, and black Nike shoes.
Her mother, Laren Turner, expressed deep concern, stating that this disappearance is out of character for Aleena. The family and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST, the Downey Police Department at 562-861-0771, or the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department at 323-568-4800.
Anonymous tips can also be provided to “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-8477.
Both cases have garnered significant attention from the community and authorities, emphasizing the urgency and importance of locating these young individuals.
The involvement of local police departments and national organizations reflects the seriousness of these missing person cases.
The public’s assistance is crucial in these situations, and any information, no matter how small, can be vital in helping to find Zahira Boydston and Aleena Garcia and bring them back to their families.