UPDATE: A desperate search is underway for Lavonta Brown, a 30-year-old woman missing since September 8, 2025, in Torrance, California. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, she is considered at-risk and has not been seen or heard from in days, sparking urgent concerns among her loved ones.
Lavonta was last spotted on the 1000 block of West Carson Street in Torrance. She is described as a Black woman, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 167 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. A notable feature is a 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.
Her family has expressed deep concern for her safety, particularly given that she struggles with a mental health disorder. They have not received any communication from her since she went missing, intensifying their fears for her well-being.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Lavonta’s whereabouts to come forward. Individuals can contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Detail directly at 323-890-5500. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
The community is rallying behind Lavonta’s family, and the urgency of this situation highlights the need for immediate action. Her loved ones are imploring anyone who may have seen her or knows anything about her current location to step forward and assist in this critical search effort.
As the search continues, local authorities and volunteers remain hopeful for her safe return. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
