Richard Hunter Missing – A Silver Alert has been issued by the Los Angeles Police Department in an effort to locate Richard Hunter, a 74-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who went missing from his home in Venice, California, on Saturday morning. According to police, Hunter was last seen walking away from his residence in the 2300 block of Wilson Avenue around 10:30 a.m.
Hunter, described as a white male, stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 195 pounds. He has gray hair and a mustache, as well as brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hat, a gray jacket, dark pants, and gray shoes.
The LAPD is actively searching for Hunter and is asking anyone who may have seen him or has any information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. Those with information are urged to contact the Pacific Area Watch Commander at 310-482-6334, or after hours at 877-527-3247. For anonymous tips, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 800-222-8477.
Silver Alerts are issued when a person with a cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease, goes missing. These alerts are designed to quickly inform the public and aid law enforcement in locating the missing individual.
Authorities are hopeful that, with the help of the community, Hunter will be found and returned home safely.
