Medically-Fragile Hollywood Man, 85, Reported Missing

HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a medically-fragile 85-year-old Hollywood man.

Samuel Ogbujie Onuoha was last seen about 1 p.m. Wednesday, said authorities.

Onuoha needs daily medication and medical care, according to his family.

He was last seen leaving his home in the 1000 block of East Lodi Place.

The missing man is described as black, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 190 pounds. He has a large built and dark complexion. When last seen, Onuoha was wearing a black sweater, black pants and brown tennis shoes.

Anyone with information about Onuoha's whereabouts is asked to call the LAPD's Missing Persons Unit (213) 996-1800.

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