Los Angeles residents are being called upon to assist in the search for Peggy Amenta, an elderly woman reported missing since Sunday morning. Officials have expressed concern for Amenta's well-being, citing that she suffers from Alzheimer's and may be in danger. As provided by the Los Angeles Police Department, Amenta was last spotted around 8:00 a.m. driving a silver Nissan Sentra on Tampa Avenue and Rinaldi Street, according to KTLA.
The missing woman is described as a white female, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing about 110 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. Her vehicle is a 2016 model with the California license plate number 7UBV634. The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the LAPD, an action reserved for when an at-risk person, namely those elderly and with cognitive impairments, goes missing under circumstances that suggest they could be in danger, as per information sourced from the CHP’s website.
To locate Amenta, authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. "Silver Alerts provide immediate information to the public to aid in the swift recovery of at-risk persons meeting the criteria," stated CHP as reported by KTLA.
Those with knowledge of Amenta's whereabouts are urged to contact the Mission Area Watch Commander at 818-838-9800 or to dial 911 directly. For assistance during non-business hours or on weekends, the LAPD advises calling 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Moreover, tips can also be submitted anonymously through the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through their website, and individuals may also use the “P3 Tips” mobile application, selecting the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program, as detailed by LAPD Online.
