Critical Missing 80-Year-Old Man 

July 24, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family of William Wilson and the LAPD’s Missing Person’s Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him.

On July 20, 2025, around 9:35 a.m., William Wilson was last seen walking eastbound on Santa Monica Boulevard toward Vermont Avenue. He is also known to walk along the 1000 block of North Kingsley Avenue in Los Angeles and frequently visits friends in the downtown Los Angeles area near Hill Street and 6th Street.

William Wilson is described as an 80-year-old male with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs approximately 135 pounds and stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. His family wants the public to be aware that he has medical conditions requiring daily medication, and this is the first time he has been reported missing.

If you have seen William Wilson or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department, 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 & photos: Los Angeles Police Department