Authorities in Chula Vista have issued an urgent plea for help in locating Lawrence Miller, a 91-year-old man considered at significant risk after he vanished on February 2. The Chula Vista Police Department reported that Miller was last seen around 7:45 pm at 2575 E 8th St in National City.
We need your help finding a missing person AT RISK. Lawrence Miller is described as a 91 year old, white male, 5'6", weighing 197 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at 2575 E 8th St in National City at 7:45 pm on 2/2/24. If you find this person, call 9-1-1. pic.twitter.com/mrbrgZlDXS
— Chula Vista Police Department (@ChulaVistaPD) February 3, 2024
Described as a white male, standing 5'6" and weighing 197 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes, Miller’s disappearance has been widely broadcast, with the Chula Vista Police noting he was last observed driving a black Chrysler 300, license plate 6FIJ157. In a juxtaposition to their own data, his residence is near E H St and Rutgers Ave. A photo of the actual vehicle has been shared by authorities to aid in the search.
Further details came to light as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) engaged with a Silver Alert, indicating that Miller stands at 5'7" and has ballooned out to 230 pounds. Clad in a black leather jacket, the nonagenarian is believed to still be driving the aforementioned vehicle. His physical attributes, while seemingly in contrast to earlier reports, underscore the urgent nature of the search.
The CHP confirmed, "LAWRENCE MILLER WAS LAST SEEN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2024, AT APPROXIMATELY 1945 HOURS, IN CHULA VISTA, SAN DIEGO COUNTY." The public's assistance is crucial, driving home the point that citizens should immediately call 9-1-1 if they happen to spot Miller or his vehicle.
Community efforts to find the at-risk senior have been ramping up as the hours pass since his disappearance. Law enforcement's quick activation of the Silver Alert reflects the heightened concerns for his safety. Both the CHP and the Chula Vista Police Department are urging anyone with information to step forward, in the hope that prompt community action could lead to a swift and safe resolution.
