Juvenile in Louisiana Reported Missing Since May 2, Authorities Asking For Assistance From the Public Locating

By Calcasieu Staff

Published May 03, 2023

Juvenile in Louisiana Reported Missing Since May 2, Authorities Asking For Assistance From the Public Locating

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana – Authorities in Louisiana are asking for assistance from the public in locating a juvenile who has been reported missing since May 2.

On May 3, 2023, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that investigators are attempting to locate a runaway juvenile, Matthew Bearden, age 14 of West Monroe, Louisiana.

According to authorities, the runaway juvenile is described as 6’ tall, weighing 185 lbs. He was last seen on May 2, 2023, wearing black pants and a black shirt.

He is known to frequent the Bawcomville area.

Authorities are asking that anyone with any information on Matthew contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-329-1200.

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