1/16/26 Update Per Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: Missing Persons Unit is advising Joseph Guinta IV has been found.
Thank you to the public, the media, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Joseph.
January 14, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Detail, is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Joseph Guinta IV. Joseph was last seen on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. on the 1200 block of Van Pelt Avenue, in the city of Los Angeles.
Jacob is described as a 35-year-old Hispanic male adult, 5’07”, 165 lbs., black curly hair, and brown eyes with scabs on his forehead. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants.
Joseph has medical and mental conditions. His family is concerned for his well-being and is asking for the public's help.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Missing Persons Detail 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