Authorities were continuing a search Friday for a 70-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who was last seen in Los Angeles.
Benjamin Soto Felix was last seen in the 7800 block of Compton Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Felix was described as a 5-foot-6 Hispanic man weighing 145 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He also has a mustache and was last seen wearing a red and white baseball cap, a blue shirt, jeans, and black and white shoes.
Sheriff’s officials said Felix’s family is concerned about his well-being due to his medical condition and is asking for the public’s help in finding him.
Anyone with information regarding Felix’s whereabouts was urged to contact 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.