66-Year-Old Missing Man in Need of Medical Attention NR14366sm

UPDATE
October 3, 2014
Mr. Fernando Escutia has been located and no longer considered a Missing Person.

Los Angeles:  The family of Fernando Escutia and the Los Angeles Police Department Missing Persons Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Escutia.

On September 30, 2014, around 11:15 a.m., Mr. Escutia was last seen in the 800 block of North Genesee in the City of Los Angeles. Mr. Escutia suffers from dementia and diabetes and is in need of medical attention.  His family is very concerned for him.

Fernando Escutia is described as a 66-year-old male Hispanic, with gray hair, brown eyes, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs around 145 pounds.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jose Herrera, please contact Rampart Division at 213-484-3400. 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.