The LAPD’s Devonshire Division and the family of Masami Arima are asking for the public’s assistance in locating their father and bringing him home.
On Jan. 9 at around 3:30 p.m., Arima was last seen in the area of the 400 block of West Arlight Street in Monterey Park. He is suffering from dementia and is incapable of operating a cell phone.
Arima is described as a 75-year-old male Asian with grey hair and black eyes. He stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds, and has a white moustache. He was last seen wearing a maroon jacket, blue jeans, and grey/white shoes.
Arima may be driving a 2001 gold Toyota Sienna with California license plates 4UNJ113.
If you have seen him or have any information regarding his whereabouts, contact the Devonshire Division watch commander at (818) 832-0644. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Lastly, tipsters may also downlowd the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
UPDATE: The LAPD issued the following statement on Thursday:
“We would like to thank the community in their efforts to help locate Critical Missing Person: ARIMA, Masami. We are happy to inform that Mr. Arima has been found safe and has been reunited with his family.”