85-year-old Man Missing from Los Angeles NR13159SF

Los Angeles: The family of Samuel Ogbujie Onuoha and the Los Angeles Police Department requests the public’s help to locate Mr. Onuoha who went missing on May 8, 2013.

Mr. Onuoha, was last seen May 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at his residence in the 1000 block of East Lodi Place, in the Hollywood area. The family of Mr. Onuoha is concerned for his welfare as he is in need of daily medication and medical care.

Samuel Ogbujie Onuoha is described as an 85-year-old male Black with black hair and brown eyes.  He stands 5’ 8” tall, weighs approximately 190 pounds, has a large build and a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants and brown tennis shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Samuel Ogbujie Onuoha is asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit 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 1-800-222-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 www.LAPDOnline.org click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.