LASD seeking help locating 72-year-old double amputee

The public's assistance was sought by authorities Friday in locating a 72-year-old man diagnosed with diabetes who is a double-leg amputee last seen in an unincorporated area near Palmdale more 16 months ago.

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Javier Heredia was last seen in the 35000 block of 82nd Street East in Littlerock on Jan. 26, 2023, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department .

Heredia was described as a 5-foot-9-inch tall Hispanic man weighing 170 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and a beard.

Anyone with information regarding Heredia's whereabouts was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org .

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