Crime & Safety

Missing Senior Near South Bay: Have You Seen Robert?

The California Highway Patrol is searching for a senior who was reported missing after last being seen in Placentia.

A 79-year-old man was reported missing by the California Highway Patrol​ Monday, after last being seen at 4 a.m. Monday at Brookhaven Avenue and East Bastanchury Road​ in Placentia.
A 79-year-old man was reported missing by the California Highway Patrol​ Monday, after last being seen at 4 a.m. Monday at Brookhaven Avenue and East Bastanchury Road​ in Placentia. (Courtesy of the California Highway Patrol)

PALOS VERDES, CA — A 79-year-old man was reported missing by the California Highway Patrol Monday, after last being seen at 4 a.m. Monday at Brookhaven Avenue and East Bastanchury Road in Placentia.

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating 79-year-old Robert Harris. Harris is described as a "missing/at risk" individual and is believed by authorities to be on foot, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Harris is believed to be on foot.

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Harris is a white man with brown eyes.

Harris stands at 5 feet, 7 inches and weighs 155 pounds.

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He was last seen wearing a grey and blue plaid shirt, tan pants and black loafers, the CHP reported. Authorities asked for the public's aid in locating Harris, and encouraged any resident who sees Harris to call 9-1-1.

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