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Search continues for missing hiker near Mount Wilson 

Zachary James Crehan as seen in a Jan. 2024 photo. (LASD)

Search and rescue crews are continuing to look for a missing hiker last seen near Mount Wilson more than three weeks ago. 

According to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department missing person bulletin, Zachary James Crehan’s last known location was near a hiking trail on Mount Wilson on Jan. 5 at 4:49 p.m. 


Zachary is described by authorities as a 35-year-old white man with brown hair and blue eyes who stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds.  

There is concern for his well-being, LASD said. 

The Montrose Search and Rescue Team is among those leading the search efforts and advises anyone hiking near Mount Lowe and Mount Wilson to look out for Zachary. 

Anyone with information regarding Zachary’s whereabouts is asked to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau’s Missing Persons Detail by calling 323-890-5500. 

Tips can be provided anonymously online at www.lacrimestoppers.org or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.