ACT Policing are searching for a 32-year-old man who managed to damage the window of the Adult Mental Health Unit at Canberra Hospital before escaping.
Jessie Gould had been referred to the hospital in Garran by a magistrate last week for a mental health assessment.
According to a police statement, Mr Gould absconded from the Adult Mental Health Unit at about 7 pm on Sunday (18 February) and was last seen heading towards Yamba Drive.
He was wearing black track pants with red stripes, a black hoodie and white shoes.
He has a slim build, short dark hair and a dark beard.
The community has been advised not to approach Mr Gould if they see him, but to call police immediately on 131 444.
If you have any information about Mr Gould’s whereabouts you can also contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 7677393. Information can be provided anonymously.
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