Man Missing Since April 28 Left Suicide Note: Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for help finding a man believed to be suicidal who has been missing for more than a week and whose vehicle was found near Loch Raven Reservoir.

Police said that Brian Wallen left a "goodbye" letter for his lawyer, who notified authorities on Thursday, April 28.

At the 52-year-old's home in the 500 block of Wyngate Road in Lutherville, officials said they found a suicide note.

Since then, police located Wallen's silver Jeep near the Fire Trail by the Loch Raven Reservoir and conducted extensive searches of the area. The Jeep was locked and unoccupied when police came upon it, between Surrey and Old Bosley roads.

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Authorities said they have found no trace of Wallen despite extensive searches around Loch Raven Reservoir by Baltimore County's tactical teams, K-9 unit, aviation, Baltimore Environmental Police and search dogs from Mason Dixon Rescue Dogs Inc. and Chesapeake Search Dogs.

Wallen is described as 6' tall, 190 pounds, bald and blue-eyed. When last seen, he was wearing khaki shorts, a ball cap, blue T-shirt and sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Baltimore County Police Department as soon as possible at 410-307-2020.

Help for Those Considering Suicide

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Its website offers services including a live chat.

The Baltimore County Crisis Response System is available at 410-931-2214, and the county offers this list of local support groups for caregivers.

Photo courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.