The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding Mercedes Martinez-Ramos, a 50-year-old Torrance woman who was last seen at 2 a.m. Wednesday wearing a beige shirt and pants with yellow socks. Deputies have classified her as an at-risk missing person, citing concerns tied to her health.
Deputies Flag Serious Health Concerns
According to a special bulletin shared by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
, Martinez-Ramos suffers from cognitive delays, depression, schizophrenia and alcoholism. She is described as a Hispanic woman standing 4 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
The bulletin states she was last seen October 21, 2026, at 2 a.m. in the city of Torrance, dressed in a beige shirt and pants along with yellow socks. No additional details about where she was headed or who last saw her were included in the department's notice.
How To Submit A Tip
LASD is directing anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at (323) 890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use the P3 Tips mobile app, or submit a tip through lacrimestoppers.org.
Appeals like this one are a recurring feature of LASD's public outreach for vulnerable missing residents. The department issued a similar notice in April asking for help locating Kent Thong Lo in Rosemead.
No further updates on Martinez-Ramos's whereabouts have been released. Anyone who may have seen her or has relevant information is urged to reach out to detectives using the contact information above.
