Authorities sought the public’s help in locating an at-risk 51-year-old man last seen in Compton Wednesday.
Richard Gillett was last seen at 1 p.m. Wednesday on the 800 block of South Center Avenue, between West Cypress Street and Alondra Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Gillett is Black. He was described as 4 feet, 11 inches and about 100 pounds with curly gray hair, brown eyes and missing front teeth. He was last seen wearing white pants, a white jacket with black markings, black shoes and a gold watch.
Gillett has been diagnosed with a moderate intellectual disability and requires medication, according to the LASD.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts was urged to call the Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.