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Peoria Police Department looking for missing person

Nov 15, 2014, 3:58 PM | Updated: 3:58 pm

PEORIA, Ariz. — Peoria police are searching for 30-year-old Celestino “Tino” Valencia.

Valencia was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 15 around 11:30 a.m. walking in a southeast direction from his home on the 8900 block of West Charleston Avenue.

He is described as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and white checkered shirt with dark pants, white shoes and a black hat.

It is believed that Valencia may be trying to walk to Guadalupe where he has family. He has wandered away from his home before and was found in medical distress due to dehydration. Valencia is on medication for mental illness and may not be able to care for himself.

Anyone that may have seen Valencia or know his whereabouts is urged to call Peoria police at 623-773-8311.

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Peoria Police Department looking for missing person