Los Angeles:The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the family of 31-year-oldBrian Hazen is asking for the publics help in locating Hazen, who hasbeen missing since last Friday.
Hazen, who is visiting Los Angeles from Chicago, was last seen on Feb.19, 2010, at around 10:30 a.m. near UCLA in the West Los Angeles area. So far, he has not been in contact with his family, and they are veryconcerned about his unexplained disappearance, especially given thefact that he may be in need of medical assistance.
Hazen is described as a white male with brown hair and green eyes. Heis 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He has a mediumbuild, light complexion and has Chinese tattoos on his upper left arm.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brian Hazen isurged to contact LAPD Missing Persons Unit Detective Morales or Beltranat 213-996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, callsshould be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remainanonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All textmessages should begin with the letters LAPD. Tipsters may also go toLAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

