Man Goes Missing from Maryland Group Home

Posted on June 23, 2010 by David Boyles

Police in Howard County, Maryland are looking for a mentally disabled man who disappeared from his group home on Saturday, June 19.  42-year-old Everett Lee Clark left his group home on Saturday and has not been seen since.  He does not have a cell phone or identification and may not be able to prove his address.  Anyone with information on Mr. Clark's whereabouts should call 911.

Elopement and wandering off is a serious problem at group homes and nursing homes.  It happens more often than reported and can expose residents to a wide range of dangers:

Wandering off happens for many reasons in group homes — none of them acceptable. Facilities are often inadequately staffed for the level of care their residents need, which can lead to improper supervision. When improper supervision is combined with broken door alarms or unsupervised exits, confused and vulnerable residents are at risk.

For more information on elopement and wandering off at group homes, visit Solomon & Relihan's Elopement/Wandering Off Information page.
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