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Lancaster Community Unites in Search for Missing Man with Dementia and Diabetes

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Published on November 20, 2023
Lancaster Community Unites in Search for Missing Man with Dementia and DiabetesSource: LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Information Bureau (SIB)

Darrell Richard Dorn, a 64-year-old white male, went missing on Sunday on the 1600 block of W Avenue J. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Missing Persons Unit is soliciting public help to find Mr. Dorn according to a press release.

Dorn is described as standing 6'00" tall, weighing 155 lbs, having gray hair, hazel eyes, and a full beard. He was last seen wearing dark attire and camo shoes on the 43500 block of 17th Street W in Lancaster when he disappeared.

The case is particularly pressing due to Dorn's health conditions, dementia, and diabetes. Both conditions require specialized care which adds to the family's anxiety regarding his wellbeing.

The Missing Persons Unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is requesting anyone with information about Dorn's location to contact them. They can be reached at (323) 890-5500.

For those preferring anonymity, they can contact "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), submit information through the "P3 Tips" mobile app available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or visit the Crime Stoppers website.