He's a resident of Rockview, but Glen Zelaya has been missing for over a month. Now his relatives are desperately trying to find him. Last week, they visited the Rockview where he had been for the past year, only to find out that he's been gone from the institution from July 25th of this year. The family is now appealing to anyone who may have come in contact with him.
Sandra Zelaya, Sister
"On the fourth of September my sister went to Rockview to visit my brother who is mentally ill. When she got there she was told that he is no longer there and he left about three weeks ago."
Alfonso Noble,
Are you surprised that he could have just picked up and walked out of the institution? He should have been under their care.
Sandra Zelaya,
"Exactly but they didn't seem to be bothered at all. We had a meeting on Friday which was the 8th of September at 11 at the Rockview Hospital and yes they accept responsibility but they said they were going to put out press releases and what not and we've been to Dangriga, we've been to Orange Walk, we've been to the Melchor Border, we searched Belize City, but absolutely no one can tell us that they have seen him and he is well known. Everybody knows him.
His name is Glen Zelaya. He is also known as tattoo on his shoulder, we're not sure which, I would say upper arm, we are not sure which side. It says 'KB.' He walks with a limp, he has varicose veins. So all of that is why we are concerned because he needs his medication also."
Alfonso Noble,
What's your biggest fear right now?
Sandra Zelaya,
"I just hope that he is alive."
Anyone with information can call the family at telephone numbers 822-2186, or 202-0266 or they can call the police.
