Critical Missing 88-Year-Old Male 

May 18, 2026 – Encino, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family and friends of Firouz Aminian, along with the police department, are seeking the public’s help in locating him.

On May 16, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., 88-year-old Firouz Aminian was last seen in the 5400 block of Zelzah Avenue. He has dementia and has not been seen or heard from since. His family is concerned for his safety.

Firouz Aminian has white hair and brown eyes. He stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants and left the location in a beige 2006 Chevrolet Malibu with California license plate 5VXL974.

Firouz Aminian & 2006 Chevrolet Malibu – CA License Plate 5VXL974

If you have seen Firouz Aminian or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Valley Area Watch Commander at (818) 374-7611, or the Missing Persons Unit of the LAPD’s Detective Support and Vice Division at 213-996-1800 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 & photos: Los Angeles Police Department