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Chang Hyon Cho

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Chang Hyon Cho

Case
#1233
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Oct 19, 2026
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
Missing Person ยท Open
229 days waiting

Missing Person: Chang Hyon Cho

Justice for Chang Hyon Cho โ€” the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why did Chang leave the facility? Was there a triggering event or did he wander due to disorientation?

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location
Lead #2

Where would a disoriented 62-year-old with potential speech difficulties go? Are there familiar locations or family connections nearby?

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clue
Lead #3

Has anyone reported seeing an Asian male, 5'7", 145 lbs, with gray hair matching Chang's description in the Encino or surrounding areas?

Chang Hyon Cho, a 62-year-old man, disappeared on March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm from his Senior Assisted Living facility on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, California. He may be disoriented, delusional, or non-verbal due to his medical condition, making him vulnerable. Despite thorough searches of his room, the building, and the immediate area, he has not been located and remains missing.

Case
#1233
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Oct 19, 2026
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit

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evidence
Lead #4

Did Chang have any money, identification, or means of transportation with him when he disappeared?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP157581. Missing person: Chang Hyon Cho.

Last known contact: 2026-03-27 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Chang Cho was last seen on March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm at his Senior Assisted Living facility located on Ventura Blvd in Encino, CA.

Chang's room, the entire building, and the immediate area of Ventura Blvd were canvassed and were met with negative results. The missing individual is at risk and he may be disoriented and/or delusional.

His speech may be slurred or he may be non-verbal. Demographics: 62 years, Male, Asian.

Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 145 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 26060910 | 2026-03-27.

Timeline of Events

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2026-03-27
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Last Seen

Chang Hyon Cho was last seen at approximately 8:30 pm at his Senior Assisted Living facility on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, CA.

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2026-03-27

Search Initiated

Chang's room, the entire building, and the immediate area of Ventura Boulevard were canvassed with negative results.

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Case Information

Incident:March 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:November 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:November 10, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8772755273
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