Police sought the public’s assistance Tuesday in locating a 36-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia last seen in Sylmar.
James Daniel Chiffer was last seen on Thursday walking in the 14100 block of Bucher Avenue, near Wilson Canyon, around 2 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Chiffer was described as a 6-foot-1-inch tall Hispanic man weighing 230 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark-colored pants.
Chiffer’s family is asking for public assistance in finding him, police said.
Anyone with information regarding Chiffer’s whereabouts was urged to call the LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800 or 911. Call during non-business hours can be made to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

A picture would be helpful
Can you possibly add a recent photo please?
It might be useful if you post this picture of James Chiffer, the missing patient:
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A picture would be helpful.