Silver Alert Issued for a Missing 76-Year-Old Man 

April 13, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the family and friends of Ren Yu and the Wilshire Area are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

On April 10, 2026, around 3:45 p.m., Ren Yu was last seen near the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and 3rd Street. He has not been seen or heard from since, and his family is concerned for his safety. Mr. Yu suffers from dementia and is nonverbal.

Mr. Yu is described as a 76-year-old Asian male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 112 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a flannel shirt, tan vest, tan pants, and black shoes.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Ren Yu, please contact the Wilshire Area Watch Commander at (213) 473-0476 or dial 911. 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 download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department