February 8, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that detectives are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Walter Joaquin Posada. He is a 63-year-old Hispanic male who was last seen on February 6, 2026, at 4:30 P.M., on the 1100 block of Indian Summer Avenue, in the city of Valinda.

Walter is 5'07”, 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black jacket, and blue pants. Mr. Posada has a mental health condition and requires medication. 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 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