California Authorities Search for Three Missing Boys After They Were Last Seen Getting Off a Metro Train in Pomona
CALIFORNIA — A statewide alert has been issued as authorities search for three missing boys who were last seen getting off a Metro Rail train in Pomona on Monday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the boys — all from San Dimas — have not been located since they exited the station, prompting an urgent plea for public assistance.
Deputies Release Photos and Identities of the Missing Boys
Investigators have identified the missing children as:
• Kenneth Jones, age 11
• Jake Belvin, age 12
• Zackarie Vega, age 12
A photo released by deputies shows the boys shortly after they left the train station. Authorities have not provided information on whether the boys were traveling together intentionally or became separated.
Last Known Location: Metro Rail Station in Pomona
The trio was last observed exiting a Metro Rail train in Pomona. Deputies are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in the area to determine the boys’ direction of travel and whether they may have boarded another train or vehicle afterward.
The Sheriff’s Department has not announced any evidence of foul play but emphasizes that all missing child cases are treated with urgency until the children are safely located.
Public Asked to Assist in Search Efforts
Authorities are urging residents in the Pomona and San Dimas areas to remain alert. Anyone who may have seen the boys—either at the Metro station, nearby streets, or public areas—is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Deputies stress the importance of community involvement, noting that public tips often play a critical role in resolving missing child investigations quickly.
How to Report Information
Residents with any details, sightings, or security footage from the Pomona or San Dimas area are asked to notify the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department without delay. Even small observations can help narrow down search areas and timelines.
As the search continues, the Saluda Standard-Sentinel urges readers to share verified information and remain vigilant. Anyone with updates should report directly to authorities to support the effort to bring Kenneth, Jake, and Zackarie home safely.
For more developing updates on this case, visit SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
