Los Angeles, CA (April 19, 2026)

The search for a missing 78-year-old woman in Los Angeles has expanded in recent days, with dozens of volunteers from New York joining local efforts to locate Jeanne Litvin, who has been missing for nearly a week.

Litvin was last seen on the morning of April 15 at approximately 7:25 a.m. leaving her home in the Hancock Park neighborhood. Since then, there have been no confirmed sightings, prompting a large-scale, coordinated search involving multiple agencies and community groups.

Hatzolah of Los Angeles has been leading the effort in coordination with the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. On Sunday, members of Chaverim of Rockland traveled from New York to assist, with approximately 30 volunteers arriving to support the ongoing operation.

Search teams are utilizing a wide range of tools, including drone technology, surveillance footage analysis and systematic ground searches, in an effort to track Litvin’s movements after she left her home. Volunteers are also canvassing neighborhoods, distributing flyers and checking transit routes throughout the area.

Officials say the search is particularly challenging due to Litvin’s medical condition. She has aphasia, which can impair communication, raising concerns that she may not be able to identify herself or ask for help if approached.

Authorities have released a description of Litvin, noting that she was last seen wearing a red and black sweater over a black dress. A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to her safe return.

Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to contact the LAPD’s Wilshire Division as the search continues to expand across Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Besuros Tovos.

Chaverim Of Rockland Deploys To Los Angeles To Assist In Search for an Missing 78-year-old Jewish woman who went missing in Los Angeles last week.

Jeanne Rus Litvin was reported missing after leaving her residence at 148 S Alta Vista Blvd at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday,… https://t.co/nPbFPkTSTd

— Satmar550 (@Satmar550) April 20, 2026

SILVER ALERT – Los Angeles County
Last seen: Alta Vista Boulevard and West 2nd Street, Los Angeles@LAPDHQ

IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/UzuBQiT13V

— CHP – Alerts (@CHPAlerts) April 15, 2026