January 10,
2016
UPDATE
On January 9, 2016, Mr. Gomez was found and reunited with his
family.
January 8, 2016 NR16005jk
UPDATE
sticker that is located on the rear window of Mr. Gomez’s
vehicle.
Los Angeles: The family of
Apolonio Gomez and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for
the public’s help in locating him.
Mr. Gomez was last seen on January 6, 2016, around 6:00 p.m., in
the 5500 block of Marmion Way in the City of Los Angeles. He was
driving a 2013 Honda Accord, silver in color with license plate
6YGH760. Mr. Gomez suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and is in need
of medical care. His family is extremely concerned that he has not
been located.
Mr.
Gomez is described as a 91-year-old male Hispanic with gray hair
and brown eyes. He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs
approximately 135 pounds. Mr. Gomez was last seen wearing a blue
polo shirt, grey jeans, grey and black tennis shoes and a black
jacket. Mr. Gomez also wears prescription glasses.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Apolonio Gomez is
asked to 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.