March 19, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating missing person, Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Edmands. He is a 76-year-old White male who was last seen on January 16, 2026, at 5:21 p.m., on the 9400 block of Harvard Street, in the city of Bellflower.

Benjamin is 5’09” tall, 190 lbs., with gray come over hair, and blue eyes.

Mr. Edmands family is concerned about 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 Unit 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