Altadena Man With Schizophrenia Missing for More Than a Year

Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials reached out to the public Tuesday for help in finding a 70-year-old Altadena man suffering from schizophrenia who vanished more than a year ago.

Kenneth “Kip” Christianson was last seen in Pasadena on the morning of Jan. 20, 2020, the Sheriff’s Department said in a written statement.

“Mr. Christianson suffers from schizophrenia. His family has not seen or heard from him in a year. They are very concerned and are asking for the public’s help,” the statement said.

He’s described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 165 pounds, with blue eyes. As of last year, he had short gray hair. He has a scar on his stomach and three moles on his neck.

Anyone with information was urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.