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Missing La Mesa Man with Dementia Found Safe in Escondido

Eugene Arthur Rentfrow, 72, was reported missing by his son after the La Mesa Police Department responded to 7407 Alvarado Road #110 on Monday, April 23.

An at-risk man from La Mesa, who had been reported missing since April 22, has been located in Escondido.

Eugene Arthur Rentfrow, 72, was reported missing by his son after the La Mesa Police Department responded to 7407 Alvarado Road #110 on Monday. Rentfrow was at risk due to dementia.

Before being discovered, Rentfrow was last seen on April 22, walking westbound through his trailer park at 7407 Alvarado Road towards 70th Street in the City of San Diego. 

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The La Mesa Police Department would like to thank all that assisted in the search and recovery of Mr. Rentfrow.


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