Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help to find Rodney Darcelle Malveaux, a 55-year-old man who was last seen around 7 p.m. last Thursday on the 18700 block of Corby Avenue in Artesia. Family members and investigators say Malveaux is considered at-risk because he has diminished mental capacity along with mental-health issues.
According to a Facebook post by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Malveaux is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound Black man who is bald, with brown eyes and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a tan sweater, gray shorts, and blue-and-white Jordan shoes. The post notes that relatives are deeply concerned for his well-being and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
How to report a tip
As outlined by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), or submit a tip through the P3 Tips mobile app.
Why deputies say he is at-risk
Officials marked Malveaux as at-risk because people with diminished mental capacity or serious mental-health conditions can become disoriented and more vulnerable to harm or exposure, which typically prompts a faster, more urgent response. County resources maintain public missing-person listings and guidance for families and investigators working to locate adults with special needs, underscoring how quick tips from the community can make a critical difference.
Relatives remain on edge, and the Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook post includes a photo of Malveaux along with additional details. Anyone who believes they have seen Rodney Malveaux or knows where he might be is urged to contact the LASD Missing Persons Unit immediately.
