Eastern Shore Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks After Walking Off Youth Facility
CHESTERTOWN, Md. (WJZ) – Maryland State Police is asking for the public's assistance as the search continues for a critically missing teenager, who walked off from an Eastern Shore youth counseling facility almost three weeks ago.
Hunter C. Lemp, 17, who is described as a white male, 5'8" tall, 175 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a light blue sweatshirt and black pants. Lemp has family in Parsonsburg and Mardela Springs, Md. He may attempt to contact family members in either location.
On the morning of Aug. 28, 2014, Maryland State Police officers from the Centreville Barrack were dispatched to Kent Youth Inc., in the 7500-block of Quaker Neck Road, Chestertown, Md., for a report of a missing person. Troopers were told Lemp had apparently walked off from the facility and was last seen about 5:30 a.m. that day.
Investigators believe Lemp is still on the Eastern Shore, possibly in the Salisbury area. He could be hitchhiking or seeking food, money or other assistance in the area.
Lemp is not wanted for or charged with any crime. His family and state police are concerned about his welfare.
Anyone with information about Lemp or who may have seen someone matching his description, is urged to contact state police immediately at the Centreville Barrack at 410-758-1101 x7.
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