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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Lafayette Perkins from Lynwood

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Published on October 12, 2023
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Lafayette Perkins from LynwoodSource: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Website

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) has rallied the public to aid the search for Lafayette Perkins, an at-risk missing person from Lynwood, California.

The LASD's Missing Persons Unit reports that Perkins was seen last yesterday, on the 3100 block of Euclid Avenue in Lynwood. He is a 42-year-old Black male, 5'10" and approximately 230 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Perkins was last known to be wearing a dark-colored jacket and gray leggings. He is dependent on medication for diabetes and a mental health disorder, as reported by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD).

Investigators at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department suggest that Perkins may have headed toward West 49th Street in Los Angeles. The public's awareness and assistance remain vital for Perkins' safety and well-being.

Those with information regarding Perkins are encouraged to contact the LASD at (323) 890-5500, or report anonymously trough Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), using the P3 Tips Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or using the Crime Stopper's website.