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CBS News
31-07-2025
- CBS News
1 month after blind man disappears, Sacramento police say they're following every lead
After over a month since a blind man went missing, the Sacramento Police Department said it is doing everything it can to follow up on leads to locate him. Lovett "LJ" Moore was last seen on June 28, 2025, at the Aisle One gas station in Natomas on Arena Boulevard. Sacramento police spokesperson Officer Anthony Gamble said in a Wednesday afternoon press conference that investigators have been following up on leads, including going to San Francisco and putting up their helicopter after hours, but have yet to find the 33-year-old. Family advocate Lei Schenk, who is the founder of the nonprofit Empact, said that LJ used to work at Aisle One and was there that day to get a pack of cigarettes, his favorite drink and visit with a former coworker. Schenk said LJ is entirely dependent on his mother's care for everything, including hygiene. She said LJ had about 10% of his sight until he was attacked four years ago and went completely blind. The attack did not happen at the gas station, but it impaired him from continuing to work there. Loved ones do not think anyone was out to hurt LJ, but believe he could have been easily taken advantage of. "How do you go on with life and you don't know where your child is?" said Schenk, speaking on behalf of LJ's mother. "This is someone who his mom took care of around the clock, and one of her children is not home. He lives with her. He's always lived with her. She doesn't know her purpose anymore." Sacramento police posted that LJ was missing on X on July 7, over a week after he went missing. Gamble said it took over a week to push out the information to the public because they are constantly inundated with missing person cases daily and have to evaluate each case to understand the risk factors before posting. Gamble said they do not have any reason to believe that LJ is in any kind of harm and are asking people from the community to continue sending in tips on where he may be. "There are some people in the community that have said that we are not taking this case seriously, that we have not been following up on leads and that is extremely detrimental to this investigation," Gamble said. Family said the LJ has not withdrawn any money from his bank account since he went missing and did not have a phone on him at the time he went missing. "We want to know where he is, whatever that means," Schenk said. "If that means he's no longer with us, if that means he is still with us, the family just wants to know." The family recently protested in front of the Sacramento Police Department, claiming that investigators are not doing enough to help locate LJ. Police said they have been in contact with the family and reviewed surveillance video with LJ's family of the day he went missing. Gamble said it is misinformation that they are not taking this case seriously, and they will continue to follow up on every lead they receive to try and locate the missing blind man.
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adorable moment King's Guard horse leans into the frame as a blind tourist poses for photo - and is rewarded with a salute
A King's Guard horse and a blind man have melted hearts after they posed for a photo together. A visually impaired tourist, thought to be from the US, travelled to Horse Guards Parade in central London where he politely asked the King's Guard and his horse whether he could take a picture with them. When the soldier agreed, the man then thanked them both and asked: 'Can somebody help me please?' A woman then stepped in to take the sweet snap of him and the guards, as the traveller then slowly backed up towards the wall while taking off his dark-tinted glasses. The man asked: 'May I step on the white line, sir?' He then beamed as he posed with the pair - before the adorable horse warmly leaned towards the man to get into the frame. After thanking the woman who took the snap, the blind man saluted the soldier and his well-behaved partner. 'Thank you sir, thank you for your service,' he said, before placing his phone back into his pocket and carefully navigating himself out of the way. The globetrotter was then seen zooming into the image and holding the phone right up to his eyes, seemingly to review the picture. Cavalry Blacks, which are distinctive for their height and black hair, are typically used by the Life Guards, the Blues and Royals. According to The Horse Trust, this specific breed 'are known for their striking appearance and calm temperament'. The charity added: 'Their presence symbolises the elegance and discipline of the British cavalry.' The heartwarming clip was shared by @royalguards_england21 on TikTok and has since racked up over one million views. TikTok users shared their thoughts on the clip, with many commenting on how well-mannered the man was towards the guard and his horse. One wrote: 'God bless his soul,' while another penned: 'And that's how you respect the guards!!!' A third said: 'If only everyone was as well mannered as this [man], the world would be a much better place. Lovely to see.' A fourth commented: 'He can come back anytime. Saluting and thanking him. What a beautiful man.' A fifth added: 'Nice to see our soldiers being respected and not laughed at. Based outside Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace, the King's Guard is made up of highly-trained soldiers. The King's Life Guard are mounted soldiers based at the official main entrance to both St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. Signs are placed around areas where the Guards are positioned, warning the public that the horses may bite or kick if they get too close. The soldiers are on duty 'at their post' for two hours and come to attention every 10 minutes. They are subject to strict rules including not being permitted to eat, sleep, smoke, sit, or lie down during their tour. Smiling is also strictly forbidden and they must maintain a stoic demeanour. Many guided walking tours involve a visit to the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace or St. James's Palace which typically happens once a day, usually at 10.45am and lasts for about 45 minutes.
