Name: Brett Michael Akers
Age: 28 years old
Last Seen: July 1, 2020
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Status: Still missing
Case Information
28 year old Brett Akers was last seen in Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 2020. He disappeared after leaving Sentara Norfolk General Hospital without permission.
Background
Brett suffers from mental illness and was recovering from a suicide attempt at the time of his disappearance. He is in need of medical attention.
Disappearance
On the morning of June 30, 2020, Brett Akers was admitted against his will to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a suicide attempt.
The following day, Brett left the hospital without permission. Police found him and returned him to the hospital later that day, but he left again without permission.
Brett was last seen on video surveillance behind Fort Norfolk Plaza near Plum Point Park turning right toward the Elizabeth River Trail around 4:30 pm on July 1, 2020.
Brett hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
On July 2, Brett’s mother received a phone call saying her son was not at the hospital.
Whereabouts
The location of Brett Akers, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.
He is not considered a threat to others, however he is in need of medical attention.
Appearance
White male with brown hair and blue eyes. Brett stands 5’11-6’1 tall and weighs 150-165 pounds. He wears contact lenses and had a beard at the time of his disappearance.
Clothing & Accessories:
Brett was last seen wearing blue hospital scrubs, yellow socks, and no shoes. He had cuts on his neck that were bandaged.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brett Akers please contact the Norfolk Police Department at (757) 664-7070.
There is a $1,000 reward for information leading to his location.
Resources & Further Information
Brett Michael Akers – NamUs
Brett Michael Akers – The Charley Project
Unity & Hope for Brett Akers – Facebook
Chesapeake Man Remains Missing, More Than 2 Years After Walking Out of Hospital – 13 News Now
Family & Friends Search for Missing Chesapeake Man Brett Akers – WAVY
Videos & Flyers
So so incredibly sad. I’ve known about Brett’s disappearance for a few years and I think about him often.
Obviously I didn’t know him, but Brett seemed like a nice and kind guy who would have been a great friend. And overall awesome person!
I hope it brings his family a little bit of joy that complete strangers from the opposite side of the country have kept Brett in our minds and in our hearts. And that we’re sending them so, so, so much love.