Police in Long Beach Friday sought the public’s help in locating a missing 71-year-old man considered at risk because of cognitive issues.
Pita Pita Jr. was last seen about 8 p.m. Thursday in the area of 52nd Street and Atlantic Avenue. He was driving a white 2015 Volvo S60 four-door with California license plate 8YRL958.
Pita may become disoriented, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 185 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a light gray sweater and black-and-gray plaid shorts.
Anyone with information regarding Pita was urged to call the LBPD’s Missing Persons Detail at 562-570-7246 or LBPD dispatch at 562-435-6711. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.lacrimestoppers.org.