Clear Spring, MD – Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old last seen Thursday afternoon in Clear Spring, prompting a community-wide appeal for assistance.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Bernard Patrick was last seen around 1 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2026, in the area of Independence Road in Clear Spring.
Patrick is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with curly hair and a mustache. Deputies said he was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and black Nike sneakers.
Investigators believe Patrick may be traveling to Washington, D.C., or the Columbia, Maryland area. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information about Patrick’s whereabouts to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 240-313-2170.
Missing person cases often rely heavily on public awareness, particularly when individuals may be traveling across county or state lines. Officials encourage residents in Washington County and surrounding areas to remain alert.
Students, commuters and workers traveling between Western Maryland and the D.C. region may be especially likely to recognize him.
Anyone who sees Patrick is urged to contact authorities immediately rather than approaching him directly.
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