Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Authorities in Palmdale, California are currently searching for a critically missing 11-year-old boy named Jonathan Burnside. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified Burnside as the missing child, who was last seen on Thursday at around 5:15 p.m. on the 800 block of West Palmdale Boulevard.
What makes Burnside’s case particularly concerning is that he has autism and other mental health issues. His family is worried about his well-being as he requires medication. The authorities are urging the community to be on the lookout for him.
Jonathan Burnside is described as a male standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair in a flat-top style. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue shirt, blue jacket, blue pants, and a silver chain.
A “critically missing person” is defined as someone who is in critical need of medical attention, has no pattern of running away or disappearing, is a victim of a crime or foul play, is a victim of kidnapping or parental abduction, or is mentally impaired to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves or pose a danger to their own safety or the safety of others.
Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating Jonathan Burnside. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, they are urged 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 community’s assistance in finding Jonathan Burnside is crucial, as time is of the essence when it comes to locating a missing person, especially one who may be in need of medical attention. The cooperation and vigilance of the public can greatly aid law enforcement in their search efforts and contribute to the safe return of the missing child.