LA MESA, Calif. (KGTV) — Vivian Crowder, 71, of La Mesa, who has dementia and diabetes, has been missing since Oct. 29. The family, growing more worried with each passing day, is now asking the public for help in the search.

“It’s indescribable, but we have to keep going,” Lonnel Crowder said. “We have to keep going until we find him.”

If there were one word to describe the last six days, Lonnel would say they were devastating.

“It is, my friend,” he said. “I haven’t slept much. So let’s hope he comes back to us.”

His sister Vivian, 71, has been missing since last Tuesday. Vivian’s relative, Freda Hamak, spoke to her that morning.

“‘I love you. See you later,'” Freda said, remembering the moment. “And he waved. ‘I love you too!’ “That was the last time I saw him.”

Freda said Vivian’s cousin took her to Natura, a hair removal and skin care spa in the 8200 block of La Mesa Boulevard.

Pink Rose Cafe

Security footage from the Pink Rose Cafe next door shows Vivian walking outside around 10:18 a.m. Lt. Katy Lynch of the La Mesa Police Department said Vivian turned west, maybe got something to eat, and then went back the other way. He was last seen heading east on La Mesa Boulevard.

“Of course there’s the trolley station just east of here,” Lt. Lynch told ABC 10News. bus, which bus, which tram and which direction it went from there.”

Lieutenant Lynch said the search has so far been unsuccessful.

The family is particularly worried because Vivian has dementia and diabetes and has been without medication all this time.

Vivian has a distinctive mole above her lip and always wears a head covering. You can see both in the ‘Missing Person’ brochure prepared by the La Mesa Police Department.

La Mesa Police Department

The CHP – Alerts account on X also issued a Silver Alert to assist in the search.

Equal RAD Movement has now come into play. The organization helps locate and rescue missing and exploited individuals.

“Our concern is that he could have gotten on that streetcar and gone in any direction; he could have gone as far as Tijuana, even as far north,” said Sharie Finn, co-founder of the RAD Movement.

The family admits they are nervous, but they are not giving up.

“I’m out every day, walking around, putting up flyers, asking people questions; you know, that’s all I can do,” Freda said.

If you see Vivian, call 911 immediately. Finn advised you not to approach him because he has dementia. Keep your eyes on him and call the police. You can always call the La Mesa Police Department directly at 619-667-1400.

If you experience any delays, call RAD Movement at 619-904-0840. They are available 24/7.

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