December 22, 2025 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that detectives from the Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Barton Lee Thompson.  He is a 71-year-old White male who was last seen on December 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., on the 3500 block of East Imperial Highway, in the city of Lynwood.

Mr. Thompson is 5'07”, 140 lbs., with short gray hair and blue eyes.  He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and white pants.

Mr. Thompson has health and mental health conditions.  His family is concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department