UPDATE: Just before 11:30 am on April 20, the Long Beach Police Department announced that Vital had been safe and unharmed.
LONG BEACH, CA — Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding an at-risk Long Beach man who went missing Sunday morning.
The man is 89-year-old Pedro Perez Vital, who lives on the 600 block of W. Hill Street.
“On April 19, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., in the 600 block of W. Hill Street, it was discovered that Vital had left his residence on foot,” the LBPD explained in a statement. “He has no cell phone and no other means of tracking. He has medical condition(s) and may become disoriented.”
His description is as follows:
Age: 89Hair Color: GrayEye Color: BrownHeight: 5’9”Weight: 157 lbsGender: MaleRace: HispanicClothing: Navy/gray/red plaid jacket, gray sweatpantsPossible Destination: UnknownJewelry: NoneScars/Marks/Tattoos: NoneMedical Alerts: Has medical condition(s) and may become disoriented
Anyone with information regarding him can call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or LBPD Dispatch at (562) 435-6711.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play) or visiting www.LACrimestoppers.org.