Long Beach
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Updated 10/14/19 at 11:25 a.m.:
Critical missing person Maria Torres was located on October 14^th in the area of Colorado St and Obispo Ave at approximately 11:00 a.m. and is in the process of being reunited with her family. 

Original Release 10/14/19 at 9:45 a.m.:

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating critical missing person Maria Torres who was last seen on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Torres, also known as Maria Torres Capi, was last seen by a relative at their residence in the 1200 block of Olive Ave at approximately 4:00 p.m.  She recently moved to Long Beach and is not familiar with the City or with using public transportation.  It is believed her possible destination is Tijuana, Mexico.

Torres suffers from medical conditions and may become disoriented.  She only speaks Spanish and tends to wander off.

The critical missing person is described as follows:

Age: 75-years-old
Gender: Female
Race: Hispanic
Height: 4’10”
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Brown sweater, purple tanktop, pink and black leggings, black shoes, white socks and a purple suitcase
Scars/Marks/Tattoos: None
Jewelry: Brown bracelets on wrists
Visible Dental Work: Dental implants on upper teeth

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 smart phone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.