Full Notification

About 10:30 this morning, officers responded to the 1200 block of Minerva Street in San Leandro to investigate the report of a missing person.  Minerva Street is located in a residential area north of Davis Street between San Leandro Boulevard and I880.

Burnis Johnson (59 years old) was last seen about 9:00 am when his caregiver left the home and he was discovered missing upon their return a short time later.  Johnson is deaf and recently blind.  He left the house without his cane, he has no money, no cell phone and no means to get around.

Johnson is 5’10” tall, about 215 pounds, with black hair, green eyes, and a tattoo on his upper right arm.  He was last seen wearing a black beanie, orange sweatshirt with a black or white tee-shirt underneath, khaki pants and black slippers.  

“We are asking the public to help us find Mr. Johnson,” said Lieutenant Ron Clark.  “If anyone sees him, please call right away.  Mr. Johnson walked away about month ago and was found by his caregiver in the neighborhood after taking a fall.  We would like to get him home safe as soon as possible.  If you see Mr. Johnson, please call your local police department immediately.”

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Burnis Johnson can call the San Leandro Police Department at (510) 577-2740 or 9-1-1.

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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Burnis Johnson can call the San Leandro Police Department at (510) 577-2740 or 9-1-1.