January 14, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Devonshire Division and the family of Arima Masami are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Masami and bringing their father home.

On January 9, 2024, around 3:30 p.m., Masami was last seen in the area of the 400 block of West Arlight Street in Monterey Park. Masami’s mental condition is poor.

Masami is described as a 75-year-old, male Asian, with grey hair and black eyes.  He stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds with a white moustache.  He was last seen wearing a maroon jacket, blue jeans, and grey/white shoes.

Masami may be driving a 2001 gold Toyota Sienna with California license plates 4UNJ113 - similar vehicle pictured.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Arima Masami, please contact Devonshire Division Watch Commander, at (818) 832-0644.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.  Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source & photos: Los Angeles Police Department