Los Angeles : The family of Allen Monti and the Los Angeles Police Department requests the public's assistance in locating Allen Monti.

Allen Monti was last seen on January 11, 2005, at approximately 11:30 a.m., at the California Science Center, 700 State Drive. He became separated from the group during the field trip. The Homes For Life residential care facility and Allen's mother said Allen is diagnosed with schizophrenia and needs medication. Allen does not have any identification or medication with him. Allen's mental condition may impede his ability to safely return home.

Allen is described as a 55 year-old male Caucasian, brown hair, brown eyes, 5'11", 190 lbs. Allen was last seen wearing a black and gray long sleeve shirt, dark blue jeans and black shoes. Allen may have grown a beard during this time. He smokes and likes to frequent coffee shops.

Anyone with information is requested to immediately contact Detectives Bruce Kuehl or Detective Yasmin Saade at the Los Angeles Police Department, Missing Persons Unit, at 213-485-5381.

This news release was prepared by the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Section, at 213-485-3586.