An appeal has been issued for help locating a man identified only as Everson, who reportedly walked away from a nursing home near Old Parham Road in Antigua on Wednesday morning.

According to information circulated in the public appeal, Everson left the facility at approximately 8:30 a.m. on October 14 and assistance is being sought to ensure his safe return.

The appeal describes Everson as harmless and urges anyone who encounters him to contact those searching for him immediately.

Members of the public who locate Everson are also being asked, if possible, to encourage him to remain with them until someone arrives to collect him.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call 725-2270 or 773-3488.

No surname, age, clothing description or photograph was included in the information provided.

It was not immediately clear whether Everson had been located as of Thursday.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Public Asked to Help Locate Everson After He Walked Away from Nursing Home.