Jose Alvarado was 16 when he ran away from a group home in Los Angeles and was last seen on May 18, 2024. He was described as Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 107 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The West Los Angeles Division of the Los Angeles Police Department is handling the investigation; the case is LAPD case number 240808433 and NamUs MP154588.

Authorities have entered his information into national missing-persons databases and his case is listed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone saw Jose around May 18, 2024, or has information about where he might be now, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department.