UPDATE: Missing man Derek Quinones, who was last seen in Valencia on Sunday morning, has been found.
Quinones was found and is under medical supervision at an area hospital as of Tuesday afternoon, according to a social media post from family members.
“Thank you to everyone for your help and prayers,” read the social media post.
Original Story:
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) are seeking help finding Derek Quinones, a missing man last seen in Valencia Sunday morning.
LASD detectives are searching for the missing person, 36-year-old Quinones, who was last seen at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on the 23800 block of McBean Parkway in Valencia.
“Mr. Quinones’ family is concerned for his well-being and asking for the public’s help,” read a statement from the LASD.
Quinones is a Los Angeles County resident, according to officials.
He is 5’11” and weighs approximately 180 pounds, according to LASD representatives.
He was wearing a gray t-shirt and blue sweat pants when he was last seen, officials said.
Quinones has a tattoo of a lion’s head on his left shoulder, according to officials.
Quinones is considered at risk because he has epilepsy, according to the LASD.
#LASD is Asking for the Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Derek Lee Quinones #Valencia https://t.co/0gwlebMq2D pic.twitter.com/KRilpQs3wM
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) July 4, 2022
Anyone with information about Quinones’ whereabouts can call the LASD Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500.
Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted through the P3 Tips app, or at the Crime Stoppers website.
For more information, click here.
Sponsored Articles
KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.