UPDATE: Missing Lakewood High School Student Located
On December 10, 2012, at approximately 4:00 pm, a special needs student from Lakewood High School was reported missing by her mother. Destiny Shorter, 15 years old, failed to return home from school. Her mother stated her mental capacity was that of a 2nd grader.
An extensive search was launched by deputies from Lakewood Sheriff’s Station. Deputies worked through the night to locate her, following up on various leads and utilizing specially trained bloodhounds. However, all leads were exhausted.
This morning at 7:55 am, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station was notified that Destiny arrived at Lakewood High School. She is currently being interviewed by investigators, but there are no indications of foul play. She left school with a female friend, who is also a student, and spent the night at her home in Long Beach. It appears she believed she would be punished after being scolded by her sister for using a cellular telephone without permission, so she went home with a friend. She has been reunited with her mother, who is very relieved with the outcome.
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Lt. Dan Beringer
Lakewood Station
http://www.lakewood.lasd.org
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LASD - Lakewood Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
5130 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712
Contact
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4400 Briercrest Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713