Family, friends continue search for Megan Di Piazza, 33, missing woman from Montrose

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Frank Girardot

The Glendale Police Department has now issued a bulletin seeking clues in its search for Megan DiPiazza, 33, missing since last Sunday. Here’s what the flier says:

The Glendale Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Megan Sue Dipiazza. She was last seen on the evening of November 11, 2012. A note was discovered “saying goodbye to her family.” Megan has a history of depression.

There is no indication of foul play. No suspicious activity has been identified. The Police Department would like to speak with Megan Dipiazza. The family is concerned for her welfare and has been working closely with the Police Department.

Last week a police spokesman said he believed DiPiazza was in the company of “people”. On Monday a second spokesman recanted that statement. Meanwhile, DiPiazza’s friends continue to search for her or her car, a “2013 Gray Toyota Scion.” The car has license plates of 6XJR885, but those plates may not be attached, according to Glendale PD.
Megan DiPiazza car

Missing West Covina woman found dead in car

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Brian Day

WEST COVINA – A missing 21-year-old West Covina woman was found dead in her car which was parked in a residential area Thursday.

Authorities didn’t know how long the sedan had been parked at Calico Drive and Donnabeth Avenue until it was discovered at 12:57 p.m. by relatives of the woman who were looking for her.

The woman was identified by coroner’s officials Friday as Rani Christine Kimes, according to Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s Assistant Chief of Operations Ed Winter.

Lt. Jerry Pearman said there were no marks on the woman’s body and the cause of death isn’t known yet.

He said nobody in the neighborhood had seen the woman in the car.

The woman was last seen Tuesday morning by her family when she left to get some fresh air, Pearman said.

The missing woman lived near the area where she was found, he added.

- Staff report

Arcadia police seek missing woman

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Brian Day

ARCADIA — Arcadia police sought the public’s help in finding a missing woman with a history of psychological problems.

Mattie Pear Williams, 61, was last seen at her Arcadia apartment on Sept. 2, police said in a written statement. She was reported missing from her apparently abandoned apartment Sept. 16.

“Ms. Williams lives alone and hasn’t contacted any family members or friends,” the statement said. “She has a history of psychological issues. Three years ago Ms. Williams was reported missing and was located in Louisiana.”

Williams was described as black, 5 feet 11 inches tall and 155 pounds.

Anyone with information was asked to call Arcadia police at 626-547-5156.

Officials seek missing Arcadia man

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Brian Day

ARCADIA — Sheriff’s officials asked the public’s help Saturday in finding an Arcadia man who went missing Friday while suffering from depression.

Nhin Dau “Calvin” Ho, 38, was last seen about 11:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of Eisenhower Avenue in an unincorporated county area southeast of Arcadia, according to Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials.

He’s described as Asian, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and black eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue, short-sleeve shirt and gym shorts.

His vehicle is a white, 2004 Toyota 4Runner SUV with a California license plate number of 5JMR533.

Anyone with information was asked to contact authorities immediately.

PHOTOS of Nhin Dau Ho and a 2004 Toyota 4Runner courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Missing 71-year-old La Habra woman sought

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Brian Day

LA HABRA — Police and worried family members asked the public’s help Saturday in locating a 71-year-old with suffering from dementia who went missing Friday.

Eulalaia “Lolly” Ynzunza, 71, was last seen about 1:30 p.m. Friday at her home near Lambert Road and Walnut Street, according to La Habra police and the missing woman’s daughter. A family member came home from work and discovered both she and her small dog, “Rusty,” were missing.

“Ms. Ynzunza has Dementia and gets lost very easily when she is by herself,” police said in a written statement.

She’s described as Latino, about 4 feet 11 inches tall and 130 pounds. She has gray hair, brown eyes and wears glasses. She was last seen wearing a green jacket, beige shorts and gray and blue shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact La Habra police at 562-905-9750.

PHOTO: courtesy

Missing El Monte man, son, found safe

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Brian Day

EL MONTE — A man who went missing along with his 2-year-old son earlier this week were found safe in El Monte Saturday, police said.

Benito Telan, 30, disappeared along with his son following an argument with the boy’s mother Wednesday, according to El Monte police Detective Jeff Girgle.

He was not believed to be a danger to the child or anyone else, police said, however the mother grew worried after he and the boy failed to return from a bicycle ride.

The worried mother spotted Telan and their son about 3 p.m. Saturday in the area of Valley Boulevard and Mountain View Road, Lt. David Vautrin said. Officers met him inside a nearby Walgreens store.

The man told officers he was on his way home after spending a few nights at a motel with his son, Vautrin said.

The mother and son were reunited, and no crime was suspected, police added.

Officials seek missing 70-year-old Whittier man

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Brian Day

SOUTH WHITTIER — Police Thursday asked the public’s help in tracking down a missing 70-year-old man who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Donald Doyle was last seen Monday at his home in the 13000 block of South Crewe Street, in the unincorporated county area of South Whittier, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said in a written statement.

He’s described as white, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 209 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, officials said. He’s missing most of his death.

It was not known what clothing he was last wearing, however Doyle usually wears a baseball cap, investigators said.

Anyone who sees Doyle is asked to contact their local police agency immediately, or detectives Carns or Abraham at the the Sheriff’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.

PHOTO of Donald Doyle courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Missing Arcadia sex offender found at hospital

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Brian Day

ARCADIA — A missing registered sex offender who suffers from dementia turned up safe, but disoriented, at a hospital Friday after going missing for 11 days, police said.

James Randall McCain, 58, went missing from his home on West Huntington Drive March 12, according to Arcadia police. Police asked the public’s help in finding him as he suffers from medical conditions including dementia.

“Mr. McCain was transported to the hospital after experiencing an undisclosed medical condition and will be hospitalized for an undetermined amount of time,” Arcadia police officials said in a written statement.

McCain was confused and appeared as if he had been wandering the streets for some time, however he did not appear to have been the victim of any crime, Lt. Bob Anderson said.

McCain is a registered sex offender for a conviction of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to a state registry.

Search continues for missing Arcadia sex offender

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Brian Day

ARCADIA — The search continued Sunday for an Arcadia sex offender suffering from dementia and medical problems who went missing last week, police said.

James Randall McCain, 58, was last seen about 4 p.m. March 12 at his home in the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive, Arcadia police officials said.

McCain was recently diagnosed with dementia and has also been suffering from other health problems, officials said. He’s described as looking jaundiced.

McCain is a registered sex offender for a conviction of lewd or lascivious actis with a child under 14, according to the state database.

The missing man does not drive and has not family in the area, police added.

He’s described as white, 6-feet tall, 175 pounds, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a light blue polo shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Arcadia police at 626-574-5151.

PHOTO of James McCain courtesy of the Arcadia Police Department

Arcadia police seek missing man

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Brian Day

ARCADIA — Police asked the public’s help Wednesday in finding a missing 58-year-old man who suffers from dementia.

James Randall McCain was last seen about 4 p.m. Monday at his home in the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive, Arcadia police Lt. Tom LeVeque said in a written statement.

“Mr. McCain was recently diagnosed with dementia,” LeVeque said. “His medical condition has deteriorated recently, and he is also described as looking jaundiced.

“Mr. McCain does not drive and does not have family in the local area,” the lieutenant added.

He’s described as 6 feet tall, 175 pounds, with brown hair, police said. He was last seen wearing a light blue polo shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Arcadia Police Department.