The Long Beach Police Department has successfully located Davontay M. Clark, a 29-year-old man who had been reported missing since August 22, 2024. According to an update provided by the police department, Clark was found "safe and unharmed" at a medical facility in Los Angeles on August 30, eight days after his disappearance.
The police department had previously made a public appeal to help find Clark, emphasizing his "at-risk" status due to mental health conditions and his inability to verbally communicate. The original report, dated August 23, noted that Clark was last observed departing from his residence on the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard on foot. In an urgent effort to quickly locate him, the department disclosed specific details about Clark's appearance, clothing, and known behaviors, in hopes that someone could safely help bring him home.
In a statement shared on their official website longbeach.gov, the Long Beach Police Department detailed Clark's description and provided contact information for those who might come across any relevant information regarding his whereabouts. Clark was described as a Black male, 5’8” in height, weighing 169 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black PUMA shirt, camouflage pants, and black PUMA shoes.
The Long Beach Police extended thanks to the public for their assistance and vigilance in this case, as well as to the various agencies that collaborated to ensure Davontay Clark's safe return. The authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of Clark’s disappearance or the conditions leading to him being found. The public has been urged to respect his and his family's privacy as they reunite and to continue to actively support missing person investigations by submitting tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" or through the "P3 Tips" smartphone app.
