Photo of Cartha Speed courtesy of the Marietta Police Department

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release:

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.