Crime & Safety

Missing Man With Autism Last Seen in Sun Valley

Joseph Swett has been missing since Tuesday.

Police Wednesday sought public help to find a 20-year-old man with autism who was last seen in Sun Valley.

Joseph Swett is white, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen on Tuesday in the 8600 block of Sunland Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.

Swett may have gone to the areas of Echo Park, Los Angeles International Airport or Burbank, police said. He was wearing a black sleeveless T-shirt, black pants, and white shoes.

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Anyone knowing his whereabouts was urged to call (213) 996-1800, or (877) LAPD-247.

--City News Service

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