Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing adult.

On November 26, 2003, at about 5:00 p.m., Leon Rioseco left his residence located in the 500 block of Crocker Street in the Downtown Los Angeles Area. Rioseco has not returned home. Rioseco requires medication for his poor mental condition.

Rioseco is described as a 54 year-old male White, grey hair, brown eyes, 5' 6", 150 pounds. Rioseco was last scene wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue Levi jeans. Rioseco has missing front teeth and no longer has a beard as shown in the photograph.

A photograph of Rioseco is available at Media Relations Section, located at 150 North Los Angeles Street, Room 626.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please call Central Area Police Station at, 213-485-3294. On weekends and during off-hours, please contact the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk, at 1-877-LAWFULL, 1-877-529-3855.

This news release was prepared by Public Information Officer Adriana N. Sanchez, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.