Name: Young Joo Jin
Age: 77 years old
Last Seen: June 25, 2024
Location: Gardena, California
Status: Still missing
Case Information
77 year old Young Jin was last seen leaving his residence in Gardena, California. He left for his daily walk, and never returned.
Disappearance
At approximately 2:00 pm on June 25, 2024, Young left his residence on foot for his daily walk. Young never returned home and hasn’t been heard from since.
He was last seen at Western Avenue & 147th Street in Gardena, California. Young frequents the areas of Gardena, Koreatown, and Palmdale.
Young primarily speaks Korean and very little English. He left home without his phone, ID, and daily medications for blood pressure and cholesterol.
Due to a stroke he has limited mobility and walks with a limp. His right arm is immobile and he talks with a slur.
Whereabouts
The location of Young Jin, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.
Appearance
77 year old Korean male with white hair and brown eyes. Young stands 5’6 tall and weighs 155 pounds. Due to a stroke he walks with a limp, has an immobile right arm, and talks with a slur.
Clothing & Accessories:
Young was last seen wearing a straw REI hat, burgundy sweater vest, and grey pants.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Young Jin please contact the Gardena Police Department at (310) 323-7911, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
Resources & Further Information
Young Joo Jin – NamUs
Gardena Police Search for Missing Man – My News LA
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