HCPD actively searching for man who may be in ‘altered mental state’

Posted: Jun 11, 2020 / 11:12 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 12, 2020 / 06:01 AM EDT

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The Horry County Police Department actively searches for a missing man on Thursday night.

Police say officers are looking for Donald Calderone, Jr. near Clearwater Drive in unincorporated Surfside Beach. He is 38 years old. He is 6 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He was last seen in a white shirt and jeans.

🚨MISSING – ENDANGERED🚨#HCPD is searching for Donald Calderone, Jr., 38, near Clearwater Drive in unincorporated Surfside Beach.

Calderone may be in an altered mental state. Do not approach.

He is 6’ and 150lbs., last seen in a white shirt and jeans.

Call 9-1-1 if seen! pic.twitter.com/3t2J7VlxpP
— Horry County PD (@horrycountypd) June 12, 2020

Calderone may be in an “altered mental state”, according to a social media post from the department. Police urge the public to not approach Calderone, but instead call 9-1-1 if anyone sees him.

Community members may see an increased police presence in the area where patrol officers, detectives and K-9 units are searching by car and by foot. Residents are asked to stay indoors while officers work.

Count on News13 for updates.