Missing Teen Vanishes into LA’s Shadows

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LA News Center joins the anxious search for Genesis Balbuena, a 14-year-old girl who vanished mysteriously on March 31. Authorities and distraught family members race against time to locate the missing teenager.

Vanished Without a Trace

Balbuena was last seen on West 121st Street in South Los Angeles. Her family reported her disappearance after days of silence, leaving them with a heavy heart and countless unanswered questions.

Physical Description

Genesis is a Hispanic girl with an average height of 5 feet 2 inches and a weight of around 120 pounds. Her piercing brown eyes may catch your attention, along with her waist-length, ebony hair.

Genesis Balbuena, 14, in a photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Last Known Attire

Authorities believe Genesis may have been wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a pair of blue jeans when she disappeared.

Possible Leads

  • Authorities suspect that Genesis may have headed to Pomona after her disappearance.
  • Her family hasn’t heard any news from her since March 31, making the search even more urgent.
  • She is reportedly in good health and has no known reason for running away.

Call to Action

If you have any information about Genesis Balbuena’s whereabouts, please contact the LASD’s Century Sheriff’s Station at 323-568-4918. Alternatively, you can remain anonymous by reporting to L.A. Crime Stoppers at:

Your cooperation could be the key to reuniting Genesis with her loved ones. Let’s work together to bring her home safe and sound.