Authorities in Palmdale are searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing on Thursday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the child as Jonathan Burnside. He was last seen on the 800 block of West Palmdale Boulevard around 5:15 p.m.
Jonathan’s family has expressed concern for his well-being as he has autism and other mental health issues and requires medication. The authorities are treating this case as a critical missing person situation, as Jonathan meets the criteria. A critically missing person is someone in critical need of medical attention, with no history of running away or disappearing, and may be the victim of a crime, kidnapping, or parental abduction. It also includes individuals who are mentally impaired and unable to care for themselves or pose a danger to their own safety or others.
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Jonathan is described as a male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair in a flat-top style. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jacket, blue pants, and a silver chain.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Jonathan’s whereabouts to contact the LASD’s Palmdale Station at 661-272-2400. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
The search for Jonathan continues, and his family, friends, and the community are hopeful for his safe return. Authorities are working diligently to locate him and ensure his well-being. In the meantime, they are urging the public to be vigilant and report any information that could assist in finding Jonathan.
