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Chang Hyon Cho

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Chang Hyon Cho

Case
#1233
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 4, 2026
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
Missing Person · Open
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Missing Person: Chang Hyon Cho

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

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Chang leave the facility, and in which direction did he go from Ventura Boulevard?

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person
Lead #2

Does Chang have any family, friends, or familiar locations he might have tried to reach?

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clue
Lead #3

Given his potential disorientation and non-verbal communication, could he have been assisted or picked up by someone?

Chang Hyon Cho, a 62-year-old male resident at a Senior Assisted Living facility in Encino, California, disappeared on March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm. He may be disoriented, delusional, or non-verbal, making him vulnerable and at risk. Despite thorough searches of his room, the facility, and surrounding areas on Ventura Boulevard, his whereabouts remain unknown and anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.

Case
#1233
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 4, 2026
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit

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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 at Facility

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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Case Information

Incident:March 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:May 20, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:May 20, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 8772755273
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