Baltimore police seek help finding missing 90-year-old man

Baltimore police are asking for help finding 90-year-old Gilbert Cijinte, who was last seen around 9 p.m. June 16 in the 600 block of Allendale Street. Police said Cijinte is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 230 pounds. Anyone who sees him or knows where he may be should contact the Missing Persons Unit or call 911 immediately.

The search comes as Baltimore police emphasize that missing-person investigations are time-sensitive. Department policy says those cases apply to both children and adults, and it defines a vulnerable adult as someone who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for daily needs. For families, that means every hour matters when an older resident does not return home, especially after dark.

Maryland law adds another layer of urgency: there is no waiting period to report a missing person. The Maryland State Police says missing-person reports can be filed right away, and the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons helps police departments and families locate missing children and adults. That support can also include help connecting cases with forensic services such as DNA or dental records.

Baltimore’s response to the disappearance of an older resident also intersects with city services for seniors. The Mayor’s Office of Older Adult Affairs & Advocacy serves residents age 60 and above and says it is dedicated to improving quality of life through resources, services and programs. The office’s role reflects the larger city concern when an older adult is missing, particularly in neighborhoods where relatives, neighbors and police often have to move quickly to check homes, porches and nearby blocks.

Baltimore police policy 714 says the department uses the State of Maryland Missing Person Report Form when it receives complaints and sets uniform procedures for missing-person incidents. In a case like Cijinte’s, that framework is meant to get information moving fast between the public, patrol officers, investigators and state resources before a lead goes cold.