Police sought the public’s help Wednesday to find an 87-year-old man with dementia who went missing in South Los Angeles.
Joseph Sawyer was last seen at around 4 p.m. on Sept. 19 at his residence in the 3600 block of West 58th Place near Slauson Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Detectives described Sawyer as a 5-foot-9-inch Black man weighing 170 pounds with a bald head and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, with no description of other clothing possibly worn.
Police say Sawyer is presumed to be utilizing public transportation and frequents the area of Chesterfield Square Park near La Cienega Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts was urged to contact LAPD Missing Persons Unit Officer Hendrickson at 213-996-1800. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8277. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 877-527-3247.