Long Beach
Police Department

UPDATE: 3/20/2024 at 7:40 a.m.

At-Risk Missing Person Catherine M. Ripley was located safe and unharmed. She has been reunited with her family. 

Original Release: 3/19/2024 3:38 p.m.

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 82-year-old at-risk missing person, Catherine M. Ripley, who was last seen on March 19, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Ripley was last seen leaving her residence in the 3500 block of Santa Fe Avenue. Her destination is unknown. She does not have a car, does not have a cell phone nor any tracking device on her person and unknown amount of cash. Ripley suffers from cognitive conditions and may become disoriented.

At-risk missing person Catherine M. Ripley is described as follows:

Age: 82-years-old
Gender: Female
Race: White
Height: 5’06”
Weight: 170lbs
Hair: White
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Pink shirt, black pants, green or black coat, black velcro shoes, and a cream colored purse.
Scars/ Marks/ Tattoos: None
Medical Alerts: Suffers from cognitive conditions and may become disoriented.

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.