LANCASTER – Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating an 80-year-old Lancaster man who suffers from dementia and has been missing since early Tuesday afternoon.
Paul Minnicks III was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, leaving his residence on Gillan Avenue in Lancaster. He left his home in a white 2006 Toyota Scion XB (California license plate 5UND005) and has not been heard from since.
Minnicks is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, 155 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes.
“Mr. Minnicks suffers from dementia. His family is very concerned and is also asking for the public’s assistance,” sheriff’s officials said in a Missing Person alert issued Wednesday afternoon.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Person’s Detail at 323-890-5500.
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UPDATE: Paul Minnicks III was safely located Saturday, Aug. 1, in Rosamond, authorities said.
A friend who learned that Minnicks had been reported missing called the Kern County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday to report Minnicks was in good health and not in need of medical assistance, Deputy Amber Smith of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau said.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Missing Person’s Detail would like to thank the public, the media and Kern County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in Mr. Minnicks’ safe return.
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mike says
Paul helped me get my pilots certificate. Glad to hear he’s been found save
Michele says
My dad, Paul Minnicks III, has been found!!!! He is staying with a friend and he is safe. Our prayers have been answered. Thank you from the bottom of our heart to all of you who have posted your comments, prayers, well wishes and for and sent out information through social media! My family and I are extremely grateful! May God bless you and your families and keep you safe as well!
Thank you!
Michele (Minnicks) Serafini & family
Tim Scott says
Thanks for sharing good news!
m says
YAY! Thanks for sharing your happy ending. God bless!
Kether says
So glad to hear this! Was praying for his safety!
AVMOM says
Yesterday as I was driving to Palmdale I saw a man on the side of the FWY up on the hill around 5:15 pm around Ave M I think. He was older and had white hair I think right above his shoulders. He had no clothing on only some white undies. I don’t know if this was him. But I will pray for your dad to come home soon.
Michelle says
I was on my vanpool around 5:00pm and saw what appeared to be an older naked white man on the hill between M & L Ave. He had on either white undies or a diaper. His hair was white. I called this into the number listed. When my friend on the van showed me a picture of this missing man, I knew it was him.
John says
That wasn’t him. He is still missing. He was spotted at the Mojave Airport on Wednesday but still has not returned.
Mary says
So heart wrenching. Let’s all believe for a miracle that he will be found. I can’t imagine your pain being that you are so far away from your dad and probably feel hopeless. The police do incredible work, regardless of what anyone says – just trust them to help find your dad in the best health.
Michele (Minnicks) Serafini says
This is my Dad, I plead for your help to find him! Please spread this info on social media. Thank you for help!!
Nancy P says
Michele, go to the UPS building early in the AM, 7:30 or so, and ask for a manager. Ask if they will show your dads picture and picture or description of his car, to the drivers at the morning PCM or as they are leaving the garage. The are all over the valley delivering packages. They have a small office in Mojave too, at the airport. Get their fax number and send them a copy of his picture and info. Good luck, I hope you get him home soon.
Michele says
thank you for your help! I forwarded this information to his wife for I am in Pennsylvania.