The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a call for help from the public in the search for Amandita Bradford Baum, an at-risk 73-year-old woman who has gone missing from Hawthorne. Baum was last seen on Sunday, December 10th, on the 4800 block of 131st Street, at approximately 12:15 p.m. According to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau, Baum is described as a white female, standing 5-foot-3, weighing 146 pounds, with green eyes and blonde hair. When she disappeared, she was wearing a blue sweater and black pants.
Officials have expressed concern for Mrs. Baum's safety, as she suffers from dementia, a condition that could seriously complicate her ability to safely return home without assistance. To urgently spread the word, the Sheriff's Department has extended their request far and wide, asking anyone with information to step forward and help ensure her wellbeing.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit is the lead entity in this investigation and is the contact point for all tips and leads. They are asking members of the public to dial (323) 890-5500 with any relevant information that might assist in locating Baum. For those who wish to remain anonymous but still want to aid in the search, there's an option to provide information through "Crime Stoppers" by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by using their website, as well as downloading the “P3 Tips” mobile app available on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
