Critical Missing 74-Year-Old Male 

March 23, 2026 – Boyle Heights, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family and friends of Laurence Adams, along with the Los Angeles Police Department, are asking for the public’s help in finding him.

On March 19, 2026, around 5:40 a.m., 74-year-old Laurence Adams was last seen around the 3500 block of Beswick Street. He has a medical condition and has not been seen or heard from since. His family is worried about his safety.

Laurence Adams has brown hair and green eyes. He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple LA hat, gray shirt, gray shorts, and blue shoes.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Laurence Adams, please contact the Hollenbeck Area Watch Commander at (323) 342-4100 or dial 911. 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 & photo: Los Angeles Police Department