The search for Eric Marcell Chaney ended in relief as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced he had been found. The 47-year-old had been missing since January 2, when he was last spotted on the 4200 block of 147th Street in Lawndale. The Sheriff's Information Bureau expressed gratitude towards the community, media, the Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their ceaseless search efforts.
Chaney, described as a black male, approximately 5’07” and 180 lbs, with a bald head, brown eyes, a beard, and an "Emma" tattoo, was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt, dark sweats, and a silver chain. His family had been concerned for his well-being, especially since he is reliant on medication. They had hoped to find him safely, as he was presumed to have possibly been heading to the 300 block of East 7th Street in Los Angeles.
The Sheriff’s Department had issued a public plea for assistance, asking anyone with information on Chaney's whereabouts to come forward. They also made it possible for tips to be provided anonymously through "Crime Stoppers" by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or via smartphone apps and websites dedicated to the initiative.
With his safe location now confirmed, details about where or how Mr. Chaney was found have not been released. The Sheriff's office has yet to totally clarify the circumstances of his disappearance and discovery. "Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Mr. Chaney," the department stated in a message obtained by LASD Nixle alerts. The community had been on high alert since the first announcement of his disappearance, hoping for a positive outcome such as this.
