The Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a critical missing person. Dean Abney, 85, left his home 54900 block of Martinez Trail about 3:30 p.m. Friday in Yucca Valley to get a haircut at Elite Cosmetology School, also in Yucca Valley. When he did not return home, his wife reported him missing at 6:47 p.m. The Sheriff’s Department started an immediate search for Abney, using patrol personnel, air, and search and rescue. Dean Abney is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, gray hair, hazel eyes, and about 200 pounds. He was last seen driving a beige 2004 Toyota Camry, with Oregon license plates CK73530. Anyone with information about Dean Abney, who has been missing since Friday, should call the Sheriff’s Department at 760-366-4175.