562.570.5273
LBPDPIO@longbeach.gov
Update 3/24/2026:
On March 23, 2026 at-risk missing person Se Amaj Washington was located safe and unharmed in the City of Compton.
Originally published on 3/22/2026:
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 11-year-old at-risk missing person Se Amaj Washington. Washington was last seen on March 22, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., leaving his foster home on his Black and Red BMX bicycle. He has no cell phone, no other tracking device on his person, and an unknown amount of money. Washington has run away in the past and was found in the local area. Per the Reporting Party, Washington may be carrying miscellaneous weapons in his backpack.
At-risk missing person Se Amaj Washington is described as follows:
Age: 11
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 4'9"
Weight: 90lbs
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Clothing: Grey Nike hoodie, Blue Nike shorts, Grey Nike Jordan shoes Red/Black backpack.
Possible Destination: City of Compton
Jewelry: None
Scars/Marks/Tattoos: None
Medical Alerts: None
Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or LBPD Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play) or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.