Endangered Missing Advisory Issued For Woman in South LA

Silvia Lopez, 54, was last seen near Broadway and Vernon Avenue on Wednesday morning.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:55pm

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An at-risk 54-year-old woman named Silvia Lopez was reported missing on Wednesday after being last seen in South Los Angeles. The California Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Missing Advisory on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department to help locate Lopez.

Why it matters

Endangered Missing Advisories are issued when a person is at risk of harm or their disappearance does not fit the typical pattern of the person's behavior. This alert aims to quickly notify the public in the hopes of locating the missing individual.

The details

According to authorities, Silvia Lopez was last seen shortly before 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday near the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Avenue in South Los Angeles. Lopez is described as a 5-foot-3-inch, 230-pound woman with black and gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray trench coat, a brown scarf, and black pants.

  • Silvia Lopez was last seen shortly before 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Silvia Lopez

A 54-year-old woman who was reported missing in South Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency that requested the Endangered Missing Advisory for Silvia Lopez.

California Highway Patrol

The agency that issued the Endangered Missing Advisory on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department.

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What’s next

Anyone with information about Silvia Lopez's whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.

The takeaway

Endangered Missing Advisories are critical tools to quickly notify the public when a person is at risk, in the hopes of locating them safely. This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to help find missing individuals.