The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is asking for the public’s help locating a 76-year-old at-risk missing person, James Foster, who was last seen on Dec. 26, around 7:30 a.m.
Foster was last seen leaving his living facility in the 1000 block of East 4th Street. Foster is in a wheelchair, and his destination is unknown. In the past, he was located in a nearby area, according to the LBPD. He has cognitive conditions and has difficulty speaking clearly.
Foster is described as a white male, 5 feet and 9 inches tall, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and brown cowboy boots. Foster does not have a tracking device on his person and has an unknown amount of cash.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Foster is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
