Crime & Safety

Missing 79-Year-Old Spring Valley Man May Be in His Gold Pickup Truck

Kenneth Lamb was last seen on Saturday at about 2 a.m. standing in a neighbor's yard near his Spring Valley residence.

A 79-year-old Spring Valley man recently diagnosed with dementia was reported missing this weekend, last seen at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Lemon Grove Sheriff's Station.

Kenneth Lamb was last seen on Saturday at about 2 a.m. standing in a neighbor's yard near his Spring Valley residence. According to neighbors and friends, he had become more disoriented and confused over the past week. His routine includes attending church and working in yards in and around the La Mesa area. 

Lamb is an elderly, white male, 6’0” tall, 140 pounds, balding gray hair with a mustache and stubble. Has an unkempt appearance and is very thin. 

His vehicle, a gold 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck with an extra cab, is missing from his home. His California License plate reads 6N22819.

Information about Lamb's whereabouts should be reported to the Lemon Grove Sheriff's Station at (619) 337-2000.


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