The San Diego Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent announcement calling for the public's assistance in locating a missing person, Yuipong Leung, in Poway. Leung was last seen at 9:39 a.m. this morning near the 14000 block of Golden Sunset Lane. He is described as an Asian male adult, 52 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, and recognizable by his charcoal-colored glasses. Leung was wearing a gray t-shirt, black shorts, and white shoes when he went missing, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Office.

1/2 HELICOPTER ANNOUNCEMENT: POWAY
The San Diego Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing adult who goes by Yuipong Leung. He was last seen today at 9:39 a.m. near 14000 block of Golden Sunset Lane. Searching for an Asian male adult, 52 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches...

— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) June 16, 2024

The Sheriff's announcement, which aims to quickly disseminate the information across the community, stressed the importance of the first 24 hours in a missing person case. The Sheriff's office has not yet provided details surrounding the circumstances of Leung's disappearance. Residents of Poway and the surrounding areas have been instructed to keep an eye out for Leung, and to contact emergency services immediately if they have any information that could aid in his safe recovery.

Efforts to find Leung include a coordinated search by law enforcement officials and the use of a helicopter to broadcast announcements to residents of Poway. This approach often helps ensure maximum exposure and swift community engagement in the search. The local community is often a critical resource in such cases, capable of providing leads and information that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The San Diego Sheriff's Office is urging anyone who might spot someone matching Leung's description to not hesitate to call 911. As time passes, the urgency of finding missing individuals increases, raising concerns among law enforcement and the community. Maintaining awareness and reporting any potential sightings are paramount tasks for citizens in the area, as they could help to bring a missing person safely home.

Until further information is provided or Leung is located, the search continues. Updates are expected as new information becomes available. The community's prompt response to such calls for assistance can often make a significant difference in ensuring a positive outcome in missing-person cases like this.