The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is actively searching for 14-year-old Ethan Villa, who was last seen on January 2, 2025, in the 4800 block of Live Oak Street in Cudahy, California. This location is significant because it is also where 18-year-old Andrew Estevez, who has autism, was last seen earlier that same day. Both teens’ disappearances have raised concern, and the LASD is asking the public for help in locating them.
Ethan Villa is described as a 14-year-old male who stands 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 117 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a notable tattoo of the name “Ethan” on his left hand. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black shirt paired with black-and-white shorts. Ethan’s family is extremely worried about his well-being and is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in finding him.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, occurring in the same place and on the same day as Andrew Estevez’s disappearance, have sparked questions and concern. While the authorities have not confirmed if the two cases are connected, the fact that they both went missing within hours of each other in the same location has led many to speculate about potential links between the incidents. It is possible that they could be related, but at this stage, the LASD has not made any official statements suggesting a direct connection.
Andrew Estevez, who has autism, was last seen around 11:13 a.m. on January 2, 2025. His case has also been under investigation, and both families are seeking the public’s help in locating their loved ones. The sheriff’s department has issued missing person alerts for both teens, and they are urging anyone who might have seen them or has any information on their whereabouts to get in touch.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Ethan Villa, Andrew Estevez, or any potential leads that could help locate them, the LASD encourages you to contact the Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. You can also reach out to the East Los Angeles sheriff’s station by calling the on-duty watch commander at 323-264-4151. Additionally, for those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.
The families of both Ethan and Andrew are hoping that by sharing their stories, the community can help bring them home safely. With each passing day, the urgency to locate these missing teens intensifies, and the families are relying on the public’s support in this difficult time.
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