Flagler County, FL – On Saturday, May 8, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to a call about a missing adult who left a group home after becoming upset about losing television privileges.
The subject left the home on foot and a group home employee followed him through neighborhood backyards on Forest Grove Drive. Once the subject crossed the canal, the group home employee stated he was out of sight. FCSO Deputies arrived on scene and met with the group home employee who gave a description of the subject.
Sergeant Gimbel arrived on scene with FCSO K9 Holmes. He collected an article of the subject’s clothing from the home, searched the area, and was able to make contact with the subject in the woods across Forest Grove Drive. However, he fled deeper into the wooded area. Again, K9 Holmes located the subject and he was safely secured. The male advised that if he was taken back to the group home, he would immediately run away again.
“K9 Holmes and his handler did exactly what they were trained to do and thankfully were able to find him quickly,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This is exactly why we obtained a Bloodhound, which saved countless hours of searching. Our team did a fantastic job securing him and explaining to him why a Baker Act was his safest bet. I hope he gets the help he needs.”
Video of the search can be seen here: https://youtu.be/wl6bVy75lF4
Media Release: Date: May 11, 2021
Prepared by: Melissa Morreale
Phone and Email: 386-529-4086 | mmorreale@flaglersheriff.com
Release #: 2021-102
