Santa Monica Police Looking for Missing Resident With Dementia

by Sam Catanzaro

Jerry Peels last seen leaving dialysis appointment

By Sam Catanzaro

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating Jerry Peels, a 62-year-old Santa Monica resident suffering from dementia who was last seen Friday leaving a dialysis appointment on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Peels is 62 years old and currently resides at Beachwood Homes located at 1340 15th Street in Santa Monica. Peels was reported missing on November 1, 2019, and was last seen leaving a dialysis appointment at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd. According to the SMPD, Jerry suffers from dementia and requires regular dialysis treatments.

Police describe Peels as 5’11”, 175 llbs and was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweater with the words “Cali” printed on the front.

If you have information regarding Peels’ whereabouts, please contact SMPD Detective Tavera at (310) 458-2256, Sergeant Skogh at (310) 458-8992, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at (310) 458-2249.

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