UPDATE 10:50PM EST: YWN has been informed that the Joseph Weiss has B”H been found not far from his home, and will be reunited with his family shortly.

Earlier this afternoon, Hatzolah of Los Angeles initiated a search for Joseph Weiss, a 20-year-old man who was reported missing since late Wednesday night, as reported earlier by YWN. Weiss, who was last seen in the Fairfax District, had reported to friends that he was frightened and believed he was being followed shortly before his disappearance.

Soon after receiving the request for aid, Scott Topiol, RN, Director of Operations for Hatzolah of Los Angeles, mobilized the service’s Command Post and activated its search protocol. Hatzolah also reached out to Chaverim and Shomrim, two other local volunteer public safety groups, for assistance.

“There are currently over 100 volunteers searching for Weiss,” stated Topiol. “We have units scouring beaches and piers from Malibu to Venice as well as conducting neighborhood searches in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, West Los Angeles, and West Hollywood.”

The searches are being performed in a grid formation, with special attention given to area parks and beaches that the missing man has been known to frequent. Earlier today, the search revealed the subject’s bicycle which was chained to a fence with two flat tires.

Hatzolah is working closely with the LAPD, BHPD, LASD, LAFD, and BHFD, who are standing by to assist with additional resources as necessary.

Hatzolah requests that anyone with information on Weiss’ whereabouts call 911 or Hatzolah’s Emergency Hotline at 800-613-1911.

DOB: 10/21/1992 – 20 years old
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 200 lbs
Language: English

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