Authorities sought the public’s assistance Wednesday in locating a 27-year-old man with a mental health disorder who was last seen in Compton.
Jaquice DeAnthony Blackman was last seen in the 2000 block of North Long Beach Boulevard, between Pine and Tucker streets, around 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Deputies described Blackman as a 5-foot-2-inch tall Black man weighing 185 pounds with brown braided hair and brown eyes.
Blackman also has a beard and a tattoo of the word “KISYMA” on his right forearm. Blackman was last seen wearing a red polo shirt, dark blue jeans and black shoes.
Blackman has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder and a diminished mental capacity and may have been headed to Downey, authorities said.
Anyone with information regarding Blackman’s whereabouts was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.