83-year-old woman missing in Inglewood; public asked to help find her

An 83-year-old woman was missing in Inglewood and authorities Thursday are seeking the public’s help in locating her.

Maria Ochoa was last seen around noon Wednesday near Walnut and East Arbor Vitae streets, according to the California Highway Patrol, which activated a Silver Alert on behalf of the Inglewood Police Department.

Ochoa is Latina, 5 feet tall, weighs 136 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was believed to be on foot.

Anyone who sees Ochoa was asked to call 911.

The Silver Alert program was established by the CHP to issue and coordinate alerts involving the unexplained or suspicious disappearances of elderly, developmentally disabled or cognitively impaired individuals.

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