The public’s assistance was sought by authorities Friday in locating a 72-year-old man diagnosed with diabetes who is a double-leg amputee last seen in an unincorporated area near Palmdale more 16 months ago.
Javier Heredia was last seen in the 35000 block of 82nd Street East in Littlerock on Jan. 26, 2023, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Heredia was described as a 5-foot-9-inch tall Hispanic man weighing 170 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and a beard.
Anyone with information regarding Heredia’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 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.