Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Assistance Locating Missing Elderly Lake Charles Man
Published November 17, 2022
Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Assistance Locating Missing Elderly Lake Charles Man
Lake Charles, Louisiana – On November 17, 2022, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that it is looking for Herman J. Gobert, 66, of Lake Charles, Louisiana who was reported missing in October.
He was last seen on October 1, in the area of Broad Street and Shattuck Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Detectives have followed up on several leads and tips, but have been unable to locate him.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public in locating Gobert.
Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact CPSO at 337-491-3605.
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