Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP125941)
In the late autumn of 2023, concern grew for a 15-year-old male named Lorenzo Hendrix who was reported missing from Tukwila, Washington. He was last seen on November 24, 2023, a day that marked the beginning of a period of uncertainty for his family and community. Lorenzo, described as a Black/African American male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood between 5'9" and 5'11" and weighed between 130 and 150 pounds.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were worrying enough for authorities to classify him as an endangered missing juvenile, a designation that underscored the urgency of the search efforts that were to follow.
The Tukwila Police Department took the lead in the investigation, working alongside the Washington State Patrol's Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit to try and locate Lorenzo. Details of his case were disseminated through various missing persons databases in an effort to generate leads from the public. The appeal for information was a critical component of the investigation, as both law enforcement and Lorenzo's family hoped for any piece of information that might lead to his safe return. Community members shared his story, holding out hope for a positive outcome while officials continued their work, following any potential leads in the search for the teen.
Official reports from the investigating agency have since indicated that Lorenzo Hendrix has been found alive. The specific details regarding the date and the circumstances of his recovery have not been publicly disclosed, leaving the information about how and when he was located vague. The news that he was found alive brought a resolution to his missing person case. The case of Lorenzo Hendrix is one that began with a concerning disappearance of an endangered teenager from Tukwila, prompted a response from state and local law enforcement, and ultimately concluded with the welcome, though private, news of his safe recovery.Last Seen: Nov 24, 2023
