Full Notification

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Fourth News Release:
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 2:30 PM

SEARCH for MISSING FBI agent continues in Burbank and surrounding area with assistance from the FBI and LA County Sheriff's personnel.

Also see LASD News Release:

http://nixle.com/alert/4825941/


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Third News Release
Sent: Sunday May 13, 2012
The search continues today for missing FBI Special Agent Stephen Ivens in the mountains above Burbank. The Burbank Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Search and Rescue efforts continue to search for Stephen Ivens.

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Second News Release
Sent: Saturday May 13, 2012

On Friday May 11, 2012, 7:19 a.m., Burbank police officers responded to the 1700 block of Scott Road, regarding a critical missing adult male identified as Stephen Ivens.

Family members last saw him at the residence on the previous evening. Initial investigation revealed the 35-year-old male is despondent and possibly suicidal. Information indicates he left his residence on foot and may be in the area of the Verdugo Mountains.

There is a handgun unaccounted for from inside his residence.

There is no indication he is or has been involved in any criminal activity or foul play. The police department is concerned for his well-being.

Stephen Ivens is described as a white, male, adult, 6’0, 160 lbs., brown eyes, receding brown hair, wearing prescription glasses and unknown clothing. Ivens is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation assigned to FBI’s Los Angeles division.

The Burbank Police Department and the FBI are investigating, in addition to multiple local agencies. Please remain clear of the area to facilitate the ongoing search for this critical missing adult. Any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Burbank Police Department, at 818-238-3000, or Laura Eimiller, FBI Media Relations at (310)
420-6441


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First News Release
Sent: Friday May 11, 2012 7:36 PM
On Friday May 11, 2012, 7:19 a.m., Burbank police officers responded to the 1700 block of Scott Road, regarding a critical missing adult male.

His family last saw him at the residence on the previous evening.

Initial investigation revealed the 35-year-old male is despondent and possibly suicidal. Information indicates he left his residence on foot and may be in the area of the Verdugo Mountains.

There is a handgun unaccounted for from inside his residence.

There is no indication he is or has been involved in any criminal activity. The police department is concerned for his well-being.

The missing person is described as a white, male, adult, 6’0, 160 lbs., brown eyes, receding brown hair, wearing prescription glasses and unknown clothing.

Law enforcement personnel are actively searching for him in the hillside area. Please remain clear of the area to facilitate the ongoing search for this critical missing adult.

Any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Burbank Police Department, at 818-238-3000.

Instructions:

Call your local police department if this individual is located.