Missing Elderly Patient UPDATE 6:30PM
December 17, 2024
6:30PM
Latest information suggests Cartha Speed was on the Marietta square earlier this afternoon. GSP is assisting with their helicopter in and around the area. Please help spread the word, and be on the lookout for him if you are near the square tonight.
December 17, 2024
MISSING ELDERLY PATIENT
71-year-old Cartha Speed of Marietta wandered away from his assisted living facility around 12:15 today. He is a resident of the Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing facility located at 811 Kennesaw Avenue in Marietta. He was reported missing at 2:25 this afternoon. The facility reported that he was last seen walking out of their facility alone around 12:15 this afternoon. He does not have any electronics nor money with him and may be confused.
Mr. Speed was last seen wearing a gray fleece sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, and a blue ball cap. He sometimes prefers to wear a face mask. He is being treated for various medical issues including dementia and anxiety. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
Address/Location
Marietta Police Department
240 Lemon St NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 770-794-5300
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