Laroya Nate Bray

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Top Row and Bottom Left: Bray, circa 2003;
Bottom Right: Age-progression to age 21 (circa 2008)

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Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: March 26, 2003 from Los Angeles, California
  • Classification: Endangered Runaway
  • Date of Birth: October 4, 1987
  • Age: 15 years old
  • Height and Weight: 5'6 - 5'7, 130 - 140 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Bray had braided golden-blonde extensions in her hair at the time of her disappearance. Her hair was dyed gold at the time she vanished; it is naturally dark brown to black in color. Bray's ears are double-pierced. She has bushy eyebrows, very light skin, and a long, narrow scar on her upper left thigh. Her nickname is Lala.
  • Clothing/Jewelry Description: A red FUBU shirt or skirt, a white tank top, thick white socks, an imitation gold herringbone chain necklace with a V-shaped pendant, gold hoop earrings and gold stud earrings.
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    Details of Disappearance

    Bray was last seen in Los Angeles, California on March 26, 2003. It was originally reported that she was last seen standing in front of her apartment building in the 3500 block of West 27th Street near Arlington Avenue and Adams Boulevard, accompanied by an African-American male who is described as 5'8 with a medium build. This information was later found to be incorrect.

    At 5:30 p.m. Bray's mother's fiance told her mother he could not find Bray. When Bray's mother returned at 11:00 p.m., her daughter was still missing and her disappearance was reported to police. Authorities believe she left of her own accord.

    Bray likes to wear headscarves; she usually also wears three silver rings on her left hand. She was in the tenth grade at Crenshaw High School at the time of her disappearance, but was preparing to transfer to Dorsey High School. Bray is described as an outspoken person who may be shy around strangers. Her case remains unsolved and is still classified as a runaway.

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    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Los Angeles Police Department
    213-485-2582

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    Source Information
    The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    Vanished Children Alliance
    California Attorney General's Office
    Los Angeles Police Department
    America's Most Wanted
    NamUs

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    Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.

    Last updated February 7, 2011; alternate weight added, distinguishing characteristics updated.

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