August 1, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Person’s Detail is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Dorothy Rae Carter. Ms. Carter was last seen on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., near the 2200 block of Pacific Coast Highway, in the city of Lomita.

Ms. Carter was seen in the above vehicle (silver 2012 Chevrolet Cruz, CA/6WDE454 (pictured)) and has a possible destination of the 11800 block of Artesia Boulevard, in the city of Artesia.

Ms. Carter is described as an 85-year-old Black female adult, 5’09”, 130 lbs., with gray hair or a black wig and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white floral shirt, dark pants, and white & black sneakers.

Ms. Carter’s family is concerned for her well-being and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Missing Person’s 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