LA MESA SENIOR MISSING SINCE OCT. 29 WAS LAST SEEN ON FREEWAY; POLICE ASK ANYONE WHO GAVE HER A RIDE TO NOTIFY AUTHORITIES

Newly released photo shows Vivian Crowder on day she went missing

East County News Service

November 27, 2024 (La Mesa) – Vivian Crowder, 71, who has dementia, has been missing for four weeks. La Mesa Police have released a photo of Crowder when shew as last seen on Oct. 29 at 12:14 p.m. walking along the shoulder of state route 125 north, near the I-8 overpass. She was wearing a blue denim jacket, headwrap, floral shirt, black stretch pants and turquoise shoes.

California Highway Patrol received a report of a pedestrian on the freeway and checked the area at the time, but did not locate her.  Lieutenant Katy Lynch with La Mesa Police says, “We are hoping that a good Samaritan picked her up and drove her someplace, and if so, we hope they will contact us and let us know where they took her.”

The missing woman is familiar with the trolley and bus system but is not familiar with the East County area.

“She suffers from dementia and from those we have spoken with, Vivian appeared very confused on the day she went missing. She is friendly and would talk to anyone,” says Lt. Lynch. 

 Anyone with information can call the LMPD tip line (619-667-7537), or they may call 9-1-1 if they believe they see her.