Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP141753)
Ryan Gallardo, a sixteen-year-old from Los Angeles, California, was the subject of a missing-person search after being reported last seen in the city. At the time he went missing, he was described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His case was taken seriously by local authorities, with the Los Angeles Police Department leading the investigation. Community awareness was heightened through missing-person alerts and support from national organizations that assist in locating endangered youth.
For weeks, concern grew as his whereabouts remained unknown. Law enforcement agencies continued their work while family, friends, and advocacy groups held out hope for his safety.
Efforts to keep his case in public view underscored the importance of collective vigilance when a young person goes missing.
It has since been reported that Ryan was located. The exact circumstances and timing of his recovery have not been publicly detailed, but confirmation that he is no longer missing brings relief to those who followed his case and worried for his well-being. While many questions remain unanswered, the most important outcome is that Ryan has been found.Last Seen: Mar 25, 2025
