Clayton County Police Search Missing Patients Walked From Hospitals

Clayton County police are actively searching for two individuals who walked away from Southern Regional Medical Center amid mental health concerns. Eric Pitts Jr., a 19-year-old Clayton State University student, left the hospital in a delusional state while wearing green hospital scrubs without shoes, after being brought in for a mental health evaluation. His grandmother expressed deep worry, highlighting communication issues about his whereabouts and emphasizing the urgency to find him safely. Separately, 35-year-old Antranette McLeod, who had been committed for manic behavior under a 1013 involuntary mental health order, also left the hospital wearing a green paper gown. Authorities have requested the public's assistance in locating both individuals, providing descriptions and urging anyone with information to contact the Clayton County Police Department immediately. Both cases underscore ongoing concerns about mental health crises and patient safety in the area.