L.A. hospital seeks help identifying elderly patient

A local hospital is seeking the public’s help to identify an unknown elderly patient.

The male patient has been hospitalized since June 4 at the Los Angeles General Medical Center.

He is around 72 years old and stands 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 97 pounds. He has gray hair, brown eyes and a thin build, hospital staff said.

The man does not have any personal belongings to help workers identify him.

The location where he was found, along with the extent of his injuries, was not released.

Hospital staff need help identifying a male patient in his 70s who has been hospitalized since June 4, 2024. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)
Hospital staff need help identifying a male patient in his 70s who has been hospitalized since June 4, 2024. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)

Anyone who recognizes the patient or has additional information is asked to call clinical social workers Cristol Perez at 323-409-4317 or Brian Dillon at 323-409-3134.

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