88-Year-Old Missing Man NR16062ml

UPDATE

Mr. Peterson has been located and reunited with his family.

88-Year-Old Missing Man

Los Angeles: The family of Herbert Peterson and the
Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit are asking for
the public’s help in locating him.

Mr. Peterson was last seen on February 18, 2016, in the 12000 block
of Moorpark 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. Peterson was last seen wearing a long gray coat, black pants,
black tennis shoes, and a black baseball cap.

Mr.
Peterson is described as an 88-year-old male white, salt/pepper
hair, blue eyes. He stands approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and
weighs approximately 175 pounds. Mr. Peterson has a long beard,
long hair and has a dark spot to his left cheek area. Mr. Peterson
suffers from Dementia.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts
of Mr. Peterson, please contact Detective L. Saiza, LAPD 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 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.