Silver Alert Issued for 75-Year-Old Male 

July 21, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family and friends of William Buchanan, along with the Los Angeles Police Department, are seeking the public’s help in locating him.

On July 18, 2026, around 1:35 p.m., 75-year-old William Buchanan was last seen in the 1000 block of South Victoria Avenue. William has not been seen or heard from since and his family is concerned for his safety. William suffers from dementia and Alzheimer’s.

William Buchanan has gray hair, brown eyes, stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighs about 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black shirt with graffiti, blue jeans and black shoes.

If you have seen William Buchanan or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Willshire Division at (213) 473-0476 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