Full Notification

**LOCATED SAFE**
Missing Person: Rodolfo Garcia, 76 years old
Hispanic male, 5’7”, 180 lbs., gray/black hair, brown eyes

Last seen wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt with multi-colored writing on the front, dark pants (navy or black) and no headwear

SUMMARY:
Rodolfo has been visiting family in Apple Valley for the past week. He lives in Long Beach with his wife and is not from the area. He has gone on short walks around the neighborhood every day and returns home after about 15 minutes. On January 21, 2019, he left his daughter’s home on Multnomah Rd at about 10:00 a.m. and never returned. Rodolfo has been showing signs of early onset dementia. He left his wallet and ID at home and does not have a cellphone with him. He was last seen wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt with multi-colored writing on the front, dark pants (navy or black) and no headwear. Rodolfo only speaks Spanish and does not know anyone in the area. It is unknown where he may have gone to.

A search for Rodolfo is underway using deputies, K9 and Aviation.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Rodolfo Garcia is urged to contact Deputy Brenden Mahoney at the Apple Valley Station immediately at (760)240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760)956-5001.