Detectives Seeking the Public’s Help Locating a Missing Man NR26014kt

January 30, 2026

UPDATE

On January 30, 2026, Wayne Burrell was found safely at a local hospital.

January 28, 2026 

Detectives Seeking the Public’s Help Locating a Missing Man

Los Angeles: The family of Wayne Burrell and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him.

Mr. Burrell was last seen on January 26, 2026 around 5:00 p.m. near Lincoln Boulevard and Venice Boulevard. Mr. Burrell suffers from dementia and has a prosthetic left leg. His family is very concerned for his safety.

Mr. Burrell is described as a 64-year-old African American male with gray hair and brown eyes. He stands five feet nine inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black and white shirt and blue jeans.
If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Wayne Burrell, please contact the LAPD Missing Persons unit, Officer Hendrickson at (213) 996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.