Critically Missing Man Disappeared: Have You Seen Him?

SYKESVILLE, MD — Authorities are asking for help to locate a man described as a critical missing person. He has health-related issues and has not been seen for days, according to officials.

Bradley Earl Stapleton, 47, was last seen on Sunday, May 19, at approximately 11 a.m. in Sykesville. He was leaving the 800 block of River Road and was on foot when he disappeared, police said.

When he went missing, Stapleton left behind his cell phone, keys, wallet and vehicle, according to officials. Police said that a friend became concerned when he did not return home later that day because of health-related issues.

The Howard County Police Department issued a call for assistance from the public on Tuesday, May 21, after attempts to find Stapleton were unsuccessful — including contacting his friends, checking with local hospitals and facilities and deploying K-9 and other resources to search the area where he was last seen.

He is described as 5-feet-11-inches tall and 160 pounds with long black hair and a goatee. When last seen, he was wearing dark pants, a gray t-shirt, camouflage boots and a camouflage baseball hat, police said.

Anyone who sees Bradley Earl Stapleton or may have information is asked to call 911.