A 91-year old man with dementia is missing in Santa Ana

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: MISSING PERSON: ZENAIDO CASTRO VENEGAS (91) SANTA ANA

Described as a 91 year-old, Hispanic, Male, 5’05, 157 lbs., Black hair, Brown eyes, wearing Blue and White plaid shirt and Blue pants.

Location last seen in the area of (McFadden Ave. between Fairview St. / Harbor Blvd.) Venegas was last seen on Wednesday, September 7th at 1:00 PM.

Venegas has been diagnosed with early stages of dementia. He has high blood pressure and severe hearing loss. Venegas relies on his family for his transportation needs and does not usually venture out on his own. Venegas does not utilize the bus system. He is a widower and has recently been talking about his desire to return to Quchultenanlgo, Mexico.

If located please contact Santa Ana Police Watch Commander (714) 245-8701, Dispatch (714) 834-4211 or Missing Persons Investigator Velarde-Reyes (714) 245-8393.

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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