A 71-year-old man with dementia and diabetes went missing Tuesday.
Freddie Phillips was last seen about 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Compton Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard in Compton, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Phillips is described as black, 6 feet tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head, the sheriff’s department reported. He was last seen wearing a black Adidas sweater, gray pants and dark shoes.
Authorities circulated a photo of Phillips and encouraged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the sheriff’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. Those wishing to report anonymously can call 800-222-TIPS.