The Costa Mesa Police Department is trying to locate a critical missing person

The Costa Mesa Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man, Thor Wahlgren, male, white.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 10. 5, 2020) – At approximately 8:45 a.m., Wahlgren left his care facility at the 130 block of 18th Street. Wahlgren suffers from Alzheimer’s and dementia and walks with a slight hunched back. He was last seen wearing a red and black short-sleeve shirt and brown pants. He does not have a cell phone.

• Age: 60 years old
• Height: 6’00”
• Weight: 150 lbs.
• Hair: black and curly
• Eyes: blue

The Costa Mesa Police Department is actively searching for him. If you see Wahlgren or know of his whereabouts, please contact Costa Mesa Police Communications at (714) 754-5252.

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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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