by Robin Kemp
Clayton County Police have issued a Mattie’s Call for Deja Wood, 18, who they say had been admitted to Southern Regional but fled about 12:05 a.m. Saturday before being transferred.
According to police, Wood had been admitted because she had been having suicidal thoughts. She fled on Upper Riverdale Road near Tara Boulevard. Officers patrolled the area but had no luck finding her.
Police describe Wood as a Black female, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 110 points with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing green hospital scrubs and no shoes.
CCPD was unable to provide a photo at press time.
Anyone with information as to Wood’s whereabouts is urged to call (770) 477-3550.