San Diego authorities have issued a plea for the public's help in locating 96-year-old Ariel Salazar, who went missing in the San Carlos area on August 12, 2023, and is considered at-risk. Described as a 5'2", 120 lb Hispanic man with brown hair and eyes, Ariel Salazar was last seen near 6800 Maury Drive (San Carlos) around 8:00 AM, according to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD).
We need your help finding Ariel Salazar. Ariel was last seen near 6800 Maury Drive (San Carlos) around 8:00 AM. He is considered missing at-risk.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) August 11, 2023
Ariel is described as a 96-year-old Hispanic Male, 5’2”, 120 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. pic.twitter.com/klwIk5Czhp
Police note that Salazar was last seen wearing a long-sleeved white shirt, white pants, and white shoes, using a brown walking cane, and carrying a black suitcase. His status as a missing at-risk person has further escalated concerns among the authorities and his loved ones.
Investigations involving senior citizens who are at-risk are particularly time-sensitive and community involvement is crucial to ensure their safe return.
As the hours tick by, the community is rallying around the search for Salazar, with many locals joining to comb the surrounding area, hoping to locate the missing man who may be disoriented or lost. For those who may have useful information about the whereabouts of Ariel Salazar, the San Diego Police Department has requested that they call 911 and refer to the case number 23501896.
