News Summary
The Atlanta Police Department is actively searching for Charles Ellis Sr., a 79-year-old man with dementia, who went missing while traveling from Charlotte, NC. He was last seen on Interstates 75/85 southbound near GA Highway 166. Authorities have issued a Mattie’s Call to gather public assistance in locating him. Ellis was driving a 2013 white Kia Optima, which was detected later that evening on I-85. Police urge anyone with information to contact 911 or the Atlanta Police Department.
Atlanta – The Atlanta Police Department is currently searching for a missing 79-year-old man named Charles Ellis Sr., who was last seen on Saturday. Ellis, a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, suffers from dementia and was reportedly traveling in a 2013 white Kia Optima with the North Carolina license plate VDF 3034.
Ellis was following his son on Interstates 75/85 southbound near GA Highway 166 when he disappeared from sight. His son last saw him around 4 p.m. on Saturday, and the last confirmed sighting of the vehicle occurred later that evening. A license plate reader detected the Kia Optima on I-85 northbound at mile marker 150 at 7 p.m. However, there have been no reports of Ellis or his vehicle since that time.
In response to the situation, the Atlanta Police have issued a Mattie’s Call, an emergency alert specifically for missing disabled or elderly persons. This alert aims to quickly gather information and assistance from the public to locate Ellis.
Description of Charles Ellis Sr.
Charles Ellis Sr. is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds. He has a bald head and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a light-colored shirt and blue jeans, making him relatively easy to identify.
Police Appeal for Information
Background Context
Dementia is a condition that affects a person’s cognitive abilities, including memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Individuals suffering from dementia can become disoriented and may have difficulty recalling where they are or how they got there. This makes the search for missing persons with dementia especially urgent, as they may not be able to communicate their situation or location effectively.
The Atlanta Police Department and family members are concerned about Ellis’s well-being and safety given his health condition. The issuance of a Mattie’s Call signifies the seriousness of the situation and highlights the various efforts law enforcement agencies make to locate missing individuals, particularly those who may be vulnerable due to age, health issues, or other factors.
Conclusion
As the search continues, authorities and family members remain hopeful for a positive outcome. The commitment of the community to report any sightings or information can greatly aid in the swift recovery of Charles Ellis Sr. Community awareness and vigilance are essential in situations like this, emphasizing the need for public involvement in supporting law enforcement efforts to locate missing persons.
As of now, the police are intensifying their search efforts, and the family requests privacy during this emotional time while they focus on finding their loved one.
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Additional Resources
- WSB TV: Missing Man with Dementia
- Atlanta News First: Missing Man Diagnosed with Dementia
- 11Alive: Help Finding Missing Man with Dementia
- Wikipedia: Dementia
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing Man
