The SAPD is looking for a critical missing senior who has dementia

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Currently Looking for a Critical Missing Adult – Requesting Public’s Assistance

Missing Person: David James Wood (87) Santa Ana

On July 31, 2018, at approximately 9:15 am, missing person David James Wood was last seen leaving his residence driving his vehicle (description stated above) to a medical appointment at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Medical officials later advised that he never made it to his appointment. Wood is believed to have his wallet, driver’s license and cash with him. He does not have a cell phone on him and is experiencing the onset of Dementia. He can communicate his name, address and other pertinent general information.

Description: Male, Caucasian, 5’10”, 150lbs., white hair and gray eyes
Last seen wearing: White t-shirt, tan pants and reading glasses
Vehicle: 2004 Tan 4-door Toyota Camry, license plate# 5JIC555

Location: last seen in the area of the 400 block of South Cooper Street, Santa Ana

Those with additional information are asked to contact Detective A. Garcia at (714) 245-8408 or email agarcia3@santa-ana.org.

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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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