
Zachary Childers left his home on Sunday at 11 a.m. and is suspected to not have taken his medications
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was seeking help from the public in locating a missing endangered adult, who has been found safe.

Zachary Childers is a 38-year-old male, diagnosed as schizophrenic and autistic. Childers left his home on Sunday (Nov. 19) at 11 a.m. and is suspected to not have taken his medications.
Childers is stated to be combative if he has not taken his medication or eaten. Childers does not have his wallet, EBT card or money. His most recent location was Big Lots, located at 11696 NE 76th Street in Vancouver. Childers has frequented the Vancouver Mall area.
Anyone with information about Childers is asked to contact the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) using 3-1-1 or if outside of Clark County (360) 696-4461.
Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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