Authorities sought the public’s assistance Monday in locating an at-risk 56-year-old man who requires medication and dialysis, last seen in an unincorporated area between Florence and Huntington Park.
Simon Garcia, also known as Jorge or Mon, was last seen on Sunday at approximately 6 p.m. in the 1300 block of East 58th Drive, between Central and Compton avenues, in the Florence-Firestone area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Garcia was described as a 5-foot-8-inch-tall Hispanic man weighing 160 pounds with balding black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light gray shirt, black pants and white shoes.
Sheriff’s officials said Garcia’s family is growing increasingly concerned about his well-being due to his medical condition and is asking for the public’s help in locating him.
Anyone with information regarding Garcia’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.
Have they checked with ICE?