The search for 84-year-old George Payan, who is diagnosed with dementia, continues as his family and law enforcement seek public assistance. Payan disappeared on September 29, and was last seen in Los Angeles, on the 4900 block of 6th Street, at roughly 4:00 p.m. His present location remains unknown.
Payan is a Hispanic male, standing at 5-feet-6-inches, and weighing 160 pounds. He has gray-black hair, brown eyes, and an arched back. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit is actively seeking community aid to find Payan due to the urgency his condition demands.
While law enforcement is tirelessly working, the contribution of the broader community also plays a pivotal role in locating missing persons efficiently. As posted on their Facebook page, The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department urges anyone with information regarding Payan's whereabouts to contact their Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted via the "Crime Stoppers" hotline at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), the P3 Tips Mobile App available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or their website lacrimestoppers.org.
