Search for man with dementia who walked away from assisted living home, Irmo police say
UPDATE: The Irmo Police Department said Karl Hess was found safe and was treated by emergency personnel for dehydration.
Original Story
A search is underway Wednesday for a man with medical issues who left his assisted living home in the Midlands.
Karl Hess was reported missing by the Irmo Police Department.
The 73-year-old walked away from Harbison Shores assisted living facility during the early morning hours, police said in a news release. That’s near Lake Murray Boulevard, about half a mile from Exit 102 on Interstate 26.
Hess has dementia, police said. He has issues speaking because of his condition, according to the release.
Police described Hess as a 6-foot-2, 200-pound man with gray hair and blue eyes.
Hess was last seen wearing a red jacket as well as dark color sweatpants, and it’s possible that he’s not wearing shoes, according to the release.
Anyone who sees Hess, or has information on his whereabouts, is asked to call 911, or police at 803-785-2521.
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This story was originally published May 4, 2022 at 9:46 AM.
