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L.A. hospital seeks help identifying patient found in Westlake

A local hospital needs help identifying a patient who was found injured in the Westlake area earlier this week.

The patient, described as a man around 50 years old, has been hospitalized at the Los Angeles General Medical Center since May 27.


He was found lying on the ground at 1100 W 5th Street in Central L.A., according to hospital staff.

An unidentified male patient was found at 1100 W 5th Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Central L.A. on May 27, 2024. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)

The man does not have any personal belongings to help workers identify him. 

He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 132 pounds with an average build. He has a shaved head and light grey eyes.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has additional information is asked to call clinical social workers Brian Dillon at 323-409-3134 or Cristol Perez at 323-409-4317.