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Monday, November 16, 2020

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Update

Missing Juvenile Jenalyn Meraz, has been found.

Pacoima: The family of Jenalyn Meraz and the Los Angeles Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating her.

Jenalyn was last seen on November 13, 2020, in the 12700 block of Louvre Street in Pacoima and her family is very concerned for her safety.

Jenalyn is described as an 16-year-old female, Hispanic, with black hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Jenalyn suffers from depression, anxiety, and has made suicidal statements in the past.

If you have seen or have any information regarding Jenalyn Meraz whereabouts, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department Foothill Division at 818-756-8861. 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.