At approximately 1245, 2 residents were outside for free time and quickly scaled the fences toward the apartment complex/parking lot. Staff members followed but lost sight of the residents. Police were called at approximately 1300 and assisted in search. At approximately 0002 on 9/20/2023, both residents returned to the PRTC accompanied by a Fayetteville police officer. The residents reportedly went to a gas station and asked the employee to call PRTC to say he wanted to come back. No significant injuries were noted. One of the residents made a statement of smoking a vape with THC with two children “who were like our age”. Because of this, UA of both residents was obtained. Both residents were placed on Elopement precautions, restricted to the unit, and separated from being on the same unit.
Licensing Specialist followed up with the facility for the ratio at the time of the elopement: 4:14 (4 staff to 14 residents).