February 8, 2024 - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that they are asking for the public’s help locating Critical Missing Juvenile, Miguel Eduardo Medina. Miguel was abducted by his mother, Brigette Benitez, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., near the 500 block of Grand Avenue in the city of Walnut.

Miguel is described as a 15-month-old male Hispanic juvenile, 3’00”, 17 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, and black “Adidas” shoes.

Ms. Benitez is described as a 31-year-old female Hispanic adult, 5’01”, 139 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.

Ms. Benitez was seen leaving the above location with Miguel in a 2021 Black Toyota Camry, with California license plate #8WAS968 (vehicle pictured).

Miguel’s family is concerned for his well-being and are asking for the public’s help.  

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Walnut Station at (909) 595-2264.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department