12-Year-Old Runaway Needs Medication

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 12-year-old Anthony Buelna.

On November 6, 2007, Anthony ran away from a group home in the 15300 Block of Runnymede Street in Van Nuys.  Anthony attends Fulton Middle School but has not attended since.  An on-going search by the Los Angeles Police Department over the past three days has failed to locate him.

He is in need of medications and may be suicidal.

Anthony stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs about 150 pounds.  He has black hair; brown eyes. 

His photograph is available through Media Relations Section.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Anthony is asked to contact Van Nuys Area Police Station at 818-374-9500.  During off-hours or on weekends call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).