Missing elderly man sought in La Puente
LA PUENTE -- Officials asked the public's help Wednesday in tracking down a missing elderly man who suffers from dementia.Gregorio Perez Villalaz, 72, was last seen at his home on Ballista Avenue in La Puente about 1 a.m. Wednesday, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said in a written statement.
In addition to suffering from dementia, Villalaz also takes medication for epilepsy, authorities said.
"Villalaz's family is very concerned and is also asking for the public's assistance," the statement said.
He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 130 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing an off-white, short-sleeved collared shirt, blue jeans, light brown shoes and a gray baseball cap with the Dodgers "L.A." logo on it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective D. Harris or Detective T. Abraham of the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau Missing Person's Detail at 323-890-5500.
PHOTO of Gregorio Villalaz courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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