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Loved ones are searching for a teenager who disappeared in Whittier on Feb. 5.

The missing teen was identified as Christopher Herrera, 18, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Herrera was last seen on the 13900 block of Coteau Drive at around 8:30 p.m.

He is described as a Hispanic male standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds. He has black curly hair, brown eyes, a mustache and a goatee.

Herrera’s family has not heard from him since and is concerned for his well-being.

Authorities have released photos of the at-risk teen in hopes someone may have spotted him.

Christopher Herrera, 18, seen from left in a 2021 photo and a 2024 photo. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)
Christopher Herrera, 18, seen from left in a 2021 photo and a 2024 photo. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

Anyone who knows of Herrera’s whereabouts or has additional information is asked to call the LASD’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.