Sheriff’s Department Seeks Public Help Locating Missing Teen
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Compton Station is seeking public assistance to locate Dominique Deshawn Tate, a 15-year-old Black male. He was last seen walking north on Alameda Street from Artesia Boulevard.

Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 2026 — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Compton Station has issued a public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Dominique Deshawn Tate, a 15-year-old Black male, was last observed on foot in the Compton area.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, Tate was last seen walking north on Alameda Street. His last known point of reference was the intersection of Artesia Boulevard. The exact date and time of his last sighting were not immediately provided. Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Tate or has any knowledge of his current location to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Further details regarding Dominique Deshawn Tate’s appearance, including clothing worn at the time of his disappearance, were not immediately available. The Sheriff’s Department has not disclosed any specific circumstances that may have led to his disappearance, nor have they released information about any prior incidents involving Tate. The absence of this information may hinder immediate identification or search efforts.
The Compton Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is leading the search. Law enforcement officials emphasized that any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could be crucial in locating the missing teen. The department encourages the public to contact them directly with any relevant tips or sightings. Information regarding specific contact persons or a dedicated tip line was not provided in the initial public request.
The Sheriff’s Department is treating this as an active missing person case and is dedicating resources to find Tate. They are working to gather more information and expand their search parameters. The public’s cooperation is considered vital in resolving this matter safely and swiftly. No further details regarding the timeline of the search or any potential next steps were made public at the time of this report.
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