88-Year-Old Critical Missing Man NR16197ml

June 15, 2016

Los Angeles: The family of James
Adam Smith and the Los Angeles Police Department Missing Persons
Unit are asking for the public’s help in finding Mr. Smith.


On June 13, 2016, around 7:00 a.m., Mr. Smith was last seen leaving
his residence in the area of 300 block of East 80th Street in the
City of Los Angeles. He has not been seen or heard from since and
his family is extremely concerned for his welfare. Mr. Smith is
suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Mr. Smith is described as an 88-year-old male Black, with grey
hair, and brown eyes. He stands about 5 feet 1 inches tall and
weighs around 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a Raiders Hat,
black shirt and black pants.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts
of James Adam Smith, please contact the Los Angeles Police
Department Missing Persons Unit Detective Mercado at 213-996-1800.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed
to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting
to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell
phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”
Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and
follow the prompts.