The Los Angeles Police Department and the family of a missing Brentwood man whose car was found near Templin Highway in Castaic last week are asking the public for help in finding him.
Photo courtesy of LAPD
21-year-old Dane Bryan Elkins was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 20 at around 8:20 p.m. near the I-5 Freeway and Templin Highway. Officials later discovered his abandoned vehicle with his wallet and cellphone inside.
“He hasn’t been seen since and his family is concerned,” LAPD officials said in a Thursday news release.
Elkins is described as white, with brown hair and green eyes. He stands around 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds, according to the missing person’s report. He may have facial hair.
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An engineering student at U.C. Santa Cruz, Elkins was last seen in a blue jacket and black pants, according to a missing person’s page organized by his mother.
His family believes that Elkins’ mental health may have declined due to pressures from school and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
If you have seen or have any information regarding his whereabouts please contact the Los Angeles Police Department, Missing Persons Unit, at 213-996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts
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