Missing: LAPD searching for 72-year-old with dementia

Missing - Jose Rivera-Firros
The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Jose Rivera-Firros. The 72-year-old was last seen on Oct. 5, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. on foot on the 7400 block of Sepulveda Avenue in Van Nuys. Photo credit Los Angeles Police Department

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking the public's help in finding a 72-year-old man from Van Nuys.

Jose Rivera-Firros was last seen walking on foot around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 in the 7400 block of Sepulveda Avenue in Van Nuys, police said.

Rivera-Firros is described as a 5 foot 8 tall man, weighing about 115 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark jeans and one Adidas shoe. Family told police that he has Dementia and is taking medication for it.

Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD Van Nuys watch commander at 818-374-9500. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be made to 1-877-527-3247.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, or text 274637 with a tip.

Featured Image Photo Credit: LAPD