UPDATE: The CHP reported on Aug. 18 that Yamagami has been located. No details were provided.
The California Highway Patrol on Aug. 13 issued a Silver Alert for an at-risk missing person, Mariko Yamagami, 69.
She was last seen on that date at approximately 6:45 a.m. on the 6200 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard at Erwin Street in Los Angeles.
Yamagami is described as 5’6”, 115 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. She is wearing a gray T-shirt, black pants and white shoes, and carrying a black tote bag. She was last seen board an MTA bus and is believed to be on foot.
She is suffering from dementia and cognitive decline.
The alert was activated by the CHP on behalf of the LAPD.
If seen, call 911 or LAPD at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).
Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Los Angeles Regional Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.