Thursday, April 10, 2025

Authorities Seek Help Finding At-Risk 81-Year-Old Man

CITY NEWS SERVICE

Authorities sought the public’s assistance Wednesday in locating an at-risk 81-year-old man who was possibly displaced by the Eaton fire.

Daniel Drouet was in last contact with his family on Jan. 5 around 10 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff’s officials said he was last seen in the 500 block of East Marigold Street in the unincorporated Altadena area, and his family is growing concerned about his well-being.

Drouet was described as a 5-foot-3-inch tall white man weighing 158 pounds with white hair and blue eyes. It was unclear what he was last seen wearing.

Anyone with information regarding Drouet’s whereabouts was urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.