Veteran with dementia disappears from Atlanta VA hospital

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A veteran has disappeared after last being seen at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in DeKalb County on Wednesday.

The Atlanta VA announced Friday night that they are searching for Randy Clark, 66.

Clark’s family told Channel 2 Action News that he is suffering from dementia.

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“The safety and well-being of our patients are our utmost priority, and we want to assure the family and the public that we are actively working to locate Mr. Clark,” the VA said in a statement. “Our dedicated staff members continue to tirelessly search the facility and surrounding premises to locate the Veteran and ensure his well-being.”

Officials with the VA say once they were notified that Clark was missing, they began searching for him.

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He was last seen wearing brown pants, a brown polo shirt with black and white stripes and black shoes.

Anyone who sees Clark or knows where he may be should contact the Atlanta VA police at 404-728-7641.

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