Authorities Seek Public's Help In Locating Missing Sex Offender In OC

MISSION VIEJO (CBSLA.com) — The Orange County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help Monday in locating a missing registered sex offender in Orange County.

Louis Rivas, 48, was reported missing around 4:15 p.m. Saturday in Mission Viejo, according to officials.

"Mr. Rivas may be in need of medication and may become disoriented," OC Sheriff's Dept. said in a statement.

Rivas is described as Hispanic, 5-feet 9-inches tall, weighing 190 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

Authorities said he may be headed for the area of Towner and Edinger in Santa Ana.

Anyone who may have seen or had contact with Rivas is asked to contact the OC Sheriff's Dept. at (714)647-1832.