Family, police searching for man, 77, missing in L.A.’s South Bay region

Family members, as well as law enforcement officials, are ask for the public’s help in locating a 77-year-old man from the South Bay region of Los Angeles who has not been seen since late last month.  

Authorities say that on June 25 around 2 p.m., Young Jin left his residence in Gardena, near Western Avenue and 147^th Street, for his daily walk and never returned.  

Jin, who does not suffer from any mental health conditions, recently had a stroke and needs daily medication to manage his blood pressure and cholesterol, authorities said in a missing persons bulletin.  

The 77-year-old is described as 5’6” tall, weighing around 126 pounds with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a burgundy vest, a straw hat and gray pants.  

Jin is known to frequent Gardena, Koreatown and the Palmdale area.  

Anyone who might have seen Jin or may have information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Gardena Police Department Det. Pinela at 310-217-9654 and reference report DR#24-3087. 

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at L.A. Crime Stoppers.