74-Year-Old Critical Missing

April 1, 2009

Los Angeles:  The family of Mary Ann Everett and the Los Angeles Police Department request the public’s assistance in locating Mary Ann Everett who has been missing since March 31, 2009.

On March 31, 2009, at around 10:00 a.m., Mary Ann Everett was last seen at her residence on the 900 block of E. Vernon Avenue in the city of Los Angeles.  Mary Ann Everett is described by her family as having a diminished mental capacity, diagnosed with memory loss and dementia.  The family is concerned as Mary is new in the area and may easily get lost.  Mary is able to remember her name, but not her address or phone number.  Mary left her residence without any identification.  Mary has a light speech impediment, but answers yes or no questions.

Mary Ann Everett is described as a female Black, 5’ 3” tall and weighs 138 pounds.  She has gray hair and brown eyes.  Mary was last seen wearing a black/gray hooded jacket, black pants, white turtleneck top, white socks and white canvas shoes.

Los Angeles Police Department Missing Person’s Unit detectives are handling the investigation.  Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Bruce Kuehl at 213-485-5381.  During off-hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text “Crimes” with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with “LAPD.”  Tipsters may remain anonymous.