Authorities sought the public’s assistance Friday in locating an at-risk 11-year-old boy and an at-risk 8-year-old girl last seen in South Los Angeles, prompting the issuance of an Endangered Missing Advisory.

Juaquin Jr. and Aastha Vides were both last seen on July 29 at approximately 6 p.m. with 34-year-old Juaquin Vides, who authorities determined was a person of interest, according to the California Highway Patrol, which activated the alert on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Jauquin Vides Jr. was described as a 3-foot-8-inch-tall boy weighing 49 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt with yellow stripes.

Aastha was described as a 3-foot-6-inch-tall girl weighing 35 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen

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