At-Risk Man Goes Missing From Long Beach, Police Seek Public's Help

Authorities are asking for the public's help locating an at-risk 38-year-old man who was last seen in Long Beach.

By Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff

Jun 4, 2026 4:19 pm PDT

Ernesto Martinez, 38, is described as a 5-foot-9 Hispanic man weighing 155 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. (Long Beach Police Department)

LONG BEACH, CA — Authorities are asking for the public's help locating an at-risk 38-year-old man who was last seen in Long Beach.

Ernesto Martinez was last seen at approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 3 in the 30 block of West Pleasant Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

Police said Martinez was seen walking barefoot away from his residence without his cell phone, wallet or keys.

Martinez is described as a 5-foot-9 Hispanic man weighing 155 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray Notre Dame T-shirt and gray shorts.

Martinez has a medical condition and may become disoriented. His possible destination is unknown, police said.

Anyone with information regarding Martinez's whereabouts is urged to contact the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at 562-570-7246 or LBPD Dispatch at 562-435-6711. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers online or by calling 800-222-8477.

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