On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Los Angeles Police Officers detained a 14-year-old runaway on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, who had been listed on the Missing Persons List. The incident followed an initial encounter the day before, when officers had spotted the youth during a routine patrol on the boardwalk. After speaking with the teenager, LAPD officers gathered his information and began investigating his circumstances. Upon returning to the station, they discovered that the teen was officially reported as missing.
Determined to resolve the situation, LAPD officers returned to Venice Beach the following day to search for the runaway. They encountered Daisy, known as the Venice Healer, and John Allgood, both of whom had been involved in the youth's care. The officers informed them that the teenager would need to be taken into custody and processed through youth services in order to return him to the foster system.
Daisy and John Allgood expressed concern for the youth and offered to speak with him to help facilitate the recovery process. They found the teenager and explained the situation, but the young runaway was resistant and did not want to surrender to the authorities.
Later that day, officers spotted the teenager again, this time at the Venice Beach Skate Park. LAPD set up a perimeter around the area and were able to safely detain the runaway. The teenager was taken back to the police station for further processing and will be placed in the appropriate youth services to continue his care and ensure his return to the foster system.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by both law enforcement and community members in supporting vulnerable youth in the foster system. Daisy and John Allgood remain committed to assisting the teen, while LAPD works to ensure his safety and proper placement in the system.
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