Date Posted: 6/19/2013 10:14:35 AM
Bulletin Number: 13-60
DR Number: 13-60
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2013

Media Contact:
Sergeant Thomas R. Lorenz, Public Information Officer
Tamar Hadjimanoukian

CRITICAL MISSING PERSON -FOUND

*UPDATE*
Byung Jin Choi was found on the 300 block of North Glendale Ave. The reporting party called Glendale Police Dispatch, stating he observed an elderly male in need of assistance. Officers arrived on scene and discovered it was their missing male.

Choi was transported to the hospital by Glendale Fire Personnel for dehydration. His family has been contacted.

Glendale, CA -- The Glendale Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Byung Jin Choi. The 81 year old male with dementia and diabetes was last seen leaving home with his walker for a walk on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:30 pm. Choi is not in possession of his necessary medication. He resides on the 300 block of West Stocker in Glendale.

The Glendale Police Department has alerted various transportation companies, hospitals, and neighboring law enforcement agencies to no avail.

A description of Byung Jin Choi is below:

Age: 81 Years
Ethnicity: Korean
Hair: Gray
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5’02”
Weight: 150 Lbs
Clothing: Light Blue Long Sleeve Denim Shirt; Green Shorts; Blue Baseball Cap

** If found, please contact (818) 548-4911 / (818)548-3987 or your local law enforcement agency **

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