LOCATE UPDATE (12/23/22 @10:00am): SMPD has located Mr. Mateialona this morning. He is safe, in good health, and has been reunited with his family. Thanks to everyone for their assistance & concern.
Should you have a vulnerable person in your life, please register them with our Project Guardian program. You can find this resource on our website, www.sanmateopolice.org.
Original Message
On Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 3:03 p.m., Viliami Mateialona, 77, was reported missing by his family. Viliami was last seen at the Hillsdale Shopping Center Apple Store located at 60 31st Avenue in San Mateo.
Viliami is a Polynesian male, 5' 11" tall, weighing 190 lbs., with salt/pepper hair, a mustache, and brown eyes. Viliami has a missing front tooth. He was last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt, green and black jacket, black windbreaker-style pants, and black shoes. He is not carrying a cell phone and has no money on him.
Viliami has dementia, has the ability to walk, and is currently taking medication. He is from Hayward, however, was in San Mateo for the day. Please spread the word and help us find him quickly. Temperatures are supposed to be in the low 40s tonight.
If you see Viliami, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Anyone who feels they have seen Viliami, or has information on his whereabouts, is asked to call 9-1-1.
