Police sought the public’s help Monday to find a missing 67-year-old man with poor mental health who was last seen in the Del Rey area.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Johnnie Cortez was last seen walking in the 12700 block of Walsh Avenue, near Culver Blvd., at around 9 a.m. last Tuesday.
Cortez was described as Hispanic, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown eyes, police said. He is bald. Cortez was last seen wearing blue jeans and green shoes.
Anyone with information regarding Cortez’s whereabouts was urged to call Detective Support and Vice Division Detective Oscar Cansino at 213-996-1808. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be made to 877-527-3247.