Search Underway for Missing Man with Mental Disorder Near Inglewood

Law enforcement officials are requesting community assistance to locate a 42-year-old man with a mental disorder who was reported missing just east of Inglewood in South Los Angeles.

Ifeoluwa Salami, who authorities say is dependent on medication, was last seen around 1 p.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of West 110th Street, approximately one mile from Inglewood’s eastern boundary. This area is frequently traveled by Inglewood residents who may have seen him.

Salami is described as a 6-foot-tall Black man weighing 270 pounds with short gray/black hair, brown eyes, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a blue zip-up jacket, blue jeans, and orange/green/white Fila shoes.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is leading the search effort, with support from neighboring law enforcement agencies including Inglewood Police Department, which has alerted patrol officers to be on the lookout for Salami.

“When someone with a mental health condition goes missing, time is critical, especially if they require medication,” said Dr. Monica Wilson of the Inglewood Mental Health Coalition, which works with families throughout South LA and Inglewood. “Community awareness is often the key to finding vulnerable individuals quickly and safely.”

This is the third missing person case reported in the greater South LA area in recent weeks. On April 3, Inglewood resident James Thompson, 61, was reported missing but was located safely after community search efforts. On April 9, an Ebony Alert was issued for 14-year-old Ty’Jhaya Richmond, who went missing from South Los Angeles.

The Inglewood Mental Health Coalition offers resources for families of missing persons with mental health conditions, including support groups and guidance on working with law enforcement. They can be reached at (310) 412-4399.

Anyone who sees Salami or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call the Sheriff’s Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

This story draws on reporting from City News Service, published April 19, 2025.