Silver Alert Issued for a Missing 78-Year-Old Man NR25211cm

North Hollywood: The family and friends of Shogo Wakamatsu and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Foothill Area are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

On October 15, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., Mr. Wakamatsu was last seen leaving his home in the 12600 block of Willard Street in North Hollywood. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Mr. Wakamatsu possibly suffers from undiagnosed dementia, is unsteady on his feet, and speaks primarily Japanese.

Mr. Wakamatsu has gray hair and brown eyes. He stands four feet seven inches tall and weighs approximately 90 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, black socks, and no shoes.

Shogo Wakamatsu

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Shogo Wakamatsu, please contact the Foothill Area Watch Commander at (818) 756-8861 or dial 911. 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.