Missing Man With Dementia Last Seen In Rancho Palos Verdes Found

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department solicited the public's help Thursday morning in finding a missing 89-year-old man who was last seen in Rancho Palos Verdes.

The man was found on Thursday morning after being reported missing for less than 24 hours. The L.A. Sheriff's Department thanked the public for their efforts in searching for the ,issing person.

He was last seen on Dec. 14 at 4:45 p.m. on the 5200 block of Valley View Road and was said to have been heading to either Torrance or Lake Arrowhead, according to officials.

He was wearing a tree plaid flannel shirt, blue sweatshirt and blue jeans and was described as a 5 foot 10 inches white man with gray hair.

The man was said to be dependent on medication, hearing impaired and diagnosed with dementia and his family were very concerned for his well-being.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact the Sheriff's missing persons detail at 323-890-5500. Anonymous reports can be made by calling 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.