UPDATE: A desperate search is underway for Lavonta Brown, a 30-year-old woman reported missing in Torrance, California, since September 8, 2025. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that Brown, who is classified as at-risk, was last seen on the 1000 block of West Carson Street.
Brown is described as a Black woman, standing at 5 feet 6 inches and weighing 167 pounds. She has brown eyes, black hair, and a distinctive tattoo on the right side of her neck. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an olive-green shirt and dark-colored pants.
Family members are growing increasingly concerned for her safety, noting that Brown has a mental health disorder, which heightens their worries regarding her well-being. They have not heard from her since she went missing, adding urgency to the situation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Lavonta Brown’s whereabouts to come forward. You can contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
As the search intensifies, loved ones urge the community to assist in finding her. The emotional toll on her family is significant, with their pleas for help growing more urgent each day.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as we continue to monitor the situation closely. Your awareness could be key in bringing Lavonta home safely.
