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Lynwood Man With Kidney Disease Goes Missing

LYNWOOD (CBSLA) – Authorities asked for the public's help Wednesday to find a missing 23-year-old Lynwood man who requires kidney dialysis three times a week.

Lynwood Man With Kidney Disease Goes Missing
Miguel Angel Martinez, 23, of Lynwood, Calif., has been missing since Dec. 24, 2017. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)

Miguel Angel Martinez was last seen about 5 p.m. Sunday at his home in the 11600 block of Ester Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Martinez, who has a catheter on the right side of his chest, is Hispanic, 5 feet 6, 125 pounds, with short brown Hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and torn light blue jeans when last seen.

Anyone with information regarding Martinez's whereabouts was urged to call the sheriff's Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500 to speak with Detective Abraham or Sergeant Nunez.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS.

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