Actor Julian Sands reportedly missing after hiking near Baldy Bowl
Crews are searching for 65-year-old actor Julian Sands after he went missing while hiking in the Baldy Bowl area in Mount Baldy on Friday, January, 13th.
Sands was reported missing around 7:30 p.m. Ground crews responded and started searching the area.
The actor starred in many notable movies, such as "Warlock," "Boxing Helena" and "Leaving Las Vegas," among many others.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, ground crews were pulled off the mountain Saturday night due to trail conditions and risk of avalanche.
Search efforts were targeted to areas where Sands' cell phone pinged both Jan. 14 and 15. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported additional phone pings from the cell provider were attempted but were unsuccessful, due to lack of cell service and most likely phone power failure These areas were checked by ground crews, but no evidence of Sands in the area was found.
Crews are continuing to search for Sands by helicopter and drones as weather permits.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department plans to reschedule another ground search when weather improves.
Sands was born in England and his current residence is North Hollywood.
