Police are asking for the public's help in finding a retired firefighter, often referred to by friends as "The Dude," who went missing last week in Simi Valley.
Steve G. Voegtli, 63, went missing from his home near Madera Road in the Wood Ranch area of Simi Valley at about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12th, according to the Simi Valley Police Department.
Officials say the circumstances of his disappearance are suspicious, but have not yet given details on the reason. Voegtli is an avid walker who hikes in the Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Agoura and Malibu areas, police said. He has no car, phone or identification with him.
Voegtli is 6 feet tall, weighs180 pounds and has brown short hair. Police say he has a history of memory problems and may appear disoriented.
If you have information about Voegtli location, please contact SVPD Detective Swanson at (805) 583-6969, or the Simi Valley Police Department at (805)-583-6950.
