(August 20, 2008) -- LBPD is asking for the public's help in locating 72-year old Irene Holzboog of Long Beach who suffers from Dementia and takes medication daily.

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Ms. Holzboog was initially transported by Norwalk Community Hospital to their facility on 8/1/08 and while in the Emergency Room, walked away...She was reported missing to the Norwalk Sheriff's Deptartment on 8/11/2008 by a relative, once the relative had been made aware of her disappearance.

She's described as a 72-year-old Hispanic, 5'3 tall, 150 pounds, grey hair, brown eyes, with tattoo artwork on her arms and body, and may still possibly be wearing a hospital wristband.

Anyone who sees Ms. Holzboog, or knows of her whereabouts, should contact LBPD's Communications Center at (562) 435-6711.

And thank you.