Silver Alert Issued for a Critical Missing 73-Year-Old Man 

December 16, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family and friends of Alejandro Cayetano Valentin and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

On December 12, 2024, around 3:00 p.m., Mr. Valentin was last seen walking east on the 1100 block of West Washington Boulevard. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since, and his family is concerned for his safety. Mr. Valentin’s mental condition is poor. He has no identification on him, may not be able to identify himself, and may require medical attention.

Mr. Valentin is described as a Hispanic male with gray hair and brown eyes. He stands five feet three inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing navy colored pullover, black jeans, and black shoes. Mr. Valentin has swollen fingers, bumps on both hands, and is missing several bottom teeth.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Alejandro Cayetano Valentin, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit, at 213-996-1800. 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 & photo: Los Angeles Police Department