UPDATE: A desperate search is underway for 30-year-old Lavonta Brown, who has been missing for over a week in Torrance, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that Brown was last seen on September 8, 2025, raising urgent concerns among her family and community.
The family has expressed deep worry for her safety, noting that she is considered at-risk due to a mental health disorder. Brown was last seen on the 1000 block of West Carson Street, wearing an olive-green shirt and dark-colored pants. She is described as a Black woman, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 167 pounds. She has distinctive brown eyes, black hair, and a tattoo on the right side of her neck.
Authorities are currently piecing together Brown’s last known movements, but specifics about where she may have been heading remain unclear. The urgency of the situation has prompted family and friends to mobilize in their efforts to locate her, with community members joining the search.
Brown’s family is pleading for assistance from the public. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
The search for Lavonta Brown highlights a growing concern for missing persons in the region, particularly those who may be vulnerable. As the days progress, the urgency to find her increases, and her family remains hopeful for her safe return. Community members are encouraged to share this information widely to aid in the search.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.