Police sought the public’s help Wednesday to find a 44-year-old non-verbal woman last seen in the Watts area of Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Lashawn Scott was last seen on foot in the 10300 block of Compton Avenue on Monday, causing her family to grow concerned about her well-being.
Detectives described Scott as a 5-foot-6-inch Black woman weighing 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, but there was no description of a top that Scott was last seen wearing.
Anyone with information regarding Scott’s whereabouts was urged to contact the LAPD Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 877-527-3247.