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Chang Hyon Cho
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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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Lead #1Why did Chang leave the facility and where was he headed?
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location
Lead #2Were there any exits from the facility that were unsecured or monitored?
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evidence
Lead #3Did surveillance cameras capture his departure or direction of travel?
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, with slurred or non-verbal speech, making him vulnerable. Despite thorough searches of his room, the building, and the surrounding area, his whereabouts remain unknown and anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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Lead #4Did any staff or residents see Chang leave or notice anything unusual that evening?
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clue
Lead #5Given his potential disorientation and non-verbal communication, could he have been picked up by someone or sought shelter nearby?
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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
20:30Last 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
You can remain anonymous