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85-Year-Old Woman Reported Missing In Koreatown

KOREATOWN (CBSLA.com) — Relatives are asking for the public's help finding an 85-year-old woman suffering from dementia.

Yong Han Kim was last seen around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the 3900 block of Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown, according to the LAPD.

Police say Kim is Korean, 5-foot-3 and has brown hair and brown eyes. She weighs about 140 pounds. She was wearing a red sweater with "Chapman" printed on the front, leopard print pants and a black hat.

Anyone who thinks they may have seen Kim should contact detective L. Saiza at (213) 996-1800. During nonbusiness hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or sending a text to 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cellphone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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