Silver Alert Issued for a Missing 78-Year-Old Woman 

May 7, 2025 – Northeast, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family and friends of Elidia Espinoza and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Northeast Area are asking for the public’s help in locating her.

On May 5, 2025, around 8:00 a.m., Ms. Elidia was last seen in her residence in the 1500 block of Lake Shore Avenue. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Ms. Elidia suffers from dementia and diabetes and her family is concerned for her safety.

Ms. Espinoza is described as a Hispanic female with gray hair and brown eyes. She stands five feet four inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. She was last seen wearing a green jacket, blue shirt, beige shorts, and black shoes.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Elidia Espinoza, please contact Northeast Area at (323) 561-3220 or dial 9-1-1. 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