Richard Clark, age 67, has been missing from Pleasanton, KS, since 10/16/05
Richard Clark, age 67, has been missing from Pleasanton, KS, since 10/16/05.
According to reported there is evidence he is hitchhiking around the country with truck drivers. Because of the dementia, he has the mental reasoning of a child.
Richard has suffered the effects of dementia for quite some time now. His mental state has deteriorated to the age level of a young child. He cannot dress himself, spell his name, or dial a phone number. Kim is concerned that he can no longer even name the city he is from. He also has diabetes, (not insulin dependent) thyroid problems, anemia, and may have trouble walking. Richard walked away from the home with no money, credit cards, or other possessions.
DESCRIPTION: 
Richard Lee Clark
Classification:
Endangered Missing Adult
Alias / Nickname: Papa
Date of Birth: 11–30–1937
Date Missing: 2005-10-16
From City/State: Pleasanton, KS
Age: Time of Disappearance: 67
Gender: Male Race: White
Height: 70 inches
Weight: 130 pounds
Hair Color: White Hair (Other): With graying.
Eye Color: Brown
Complexion: Light
If you see Richard, call the National Center for Missing Adults at 1-800-690-FIND, or Project Jason at 402-932-0095, or the Linn County Sheriff’s office at 913-795-2666.
For much more detailed information please go to Kelly J’s blog voice4themissing.blogspot.com.
Local law enforcement called in area search teams and looked for Richard in about a 2 mile area around his rural home. Tracking dogs traced him to the middle of a field, and then lost the scent. It was as if he walked back out of the field.
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