Los Angeles police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 64-year-old man in need of dialysis last seen in Northridge on Friday morning, authorities said.

John Winfield, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, was last seen about 10:30 a.m. in the 10200 block of Balboa Boulevard, according to a statement by police released Sunday.

He is described as a black male with brown eyes who stands at 5-feet-4-inches and weights about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a flat brim hat, white T-shirt and black cargo pants and black “army-style” boots. Winfield, who holds a bus pass, may have gone to Hollywood to buy records, officials said.

Anyone who has seen Winfield or has any information about his whereabouts is urged to contact LAPD Devonshire area detectives at 818-832-0633 or during non-business hours or on weekends at 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text the phone number 274637 with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters LAPD.

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