MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
For Immediate Release No. 20230503-027
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
At Risk Missing Elderly Adult
The San Mateo Police Department needs assistance in locating an at-risk elderly man who has been missing since May 1, 2023.
San Mateo, CA - The San Mateo Police Department is looking to locate Hector Baez, a 68-year-old Burlingame resident who was reporting missing by his family on May 2, 2023. Baez was last seen on May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., when he was discharged from San Mateo Medical Center in San Mateo, CA. Baez left on foot, but he did not return to his skilled nursing facility located in Burlingame, CA. Baez was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and he takes medication for his condition. However, it is unknown when he last took his medication. He does not have a cell phone, money, or a vehicle. He has connections to Daly City, CA. A recent photograph of Baez is attached to this press release. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact San Mateo Police Department at (650) 522-7700.
MISSING
Hector Baez, a Hispanic male, 5’6, grey hair, brown eyes. He was last seen barefoot and wearing a white t-shirt with pajama style pants.
MEDIA CONTACT
Alison Gilmore
Public Information Officer | Support Services
City of San Mateo Police Department
200 Franklin Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94403
650-522-7626 | [email protected]
###
