The San Diego Sheriff's Department has issued a call for assistance in locating a missing elderly man suffering from dementia. The 78-year-old Dawoud Ajaj has been reported missing in El Cajon. According to a recent social media post from the San Diego Sheriff's Department, he was last observed in the 900 block of Peach Avenue. Dressed in a blue shirt and black shorts, Mr. Ajaj's disappearance has prompted a search and rescue operation.
Having dementia complicates the urgency of finding Mr. Ajaj, the Sheriff's department took to social media, sharing details of his last known location and attire to aid the public in identifying him. Detailed in the Diego Sheriff's Department's post, "Mr. Ajaj has dementia and was last seen in the 900 block of Peach Avenue, El Cajon wearing a blue shirt and black shorts." The community is being asked to come together to ensure his safe return.
Watch Commander: @SDSheriff Search and Rescue is attempting to locate 78-year-old Dawoud Ajaj. Mr. Ajaj has dementia and was last seen in the 900 block of Peach Avenue, El Cajon wearing a blue shirt and black shorts. Please call (858) 868-3200 if you have seen Mr. Ajaj. pic.twitter.com/53jMBPa4BU
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) September 14, 2025
Concerned citizens with information regarding his whereabouts are urged to contact the authorities. The number provided for any potential leads is (858) 868-3200.
