Psychiatric patient missing after hospital discharge, Windham CT


A psychiatric patient was accidentally released from the emergency room at Windham Hospital. The patient is considered a danger to himself and is currently missing. Police are asked to search the area near Windham Hospital to locate him.
Audio|Source: Willimantic and Area Fire/Police
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Transcript:
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Could you PC the area of Windham Hospital? They just called from the ER, so they accidentally discharged a psych patient who was supposed to be readmitted to Nat Chog.
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He's believed to be a harm to himself.
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His name is (name withheld), 43 years old, white male, tall, wearing a hat and possibly still his hospital pants, unknown direction of travel.
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They were advised if you guys do not determine he's a harm to himself or others, he cannot.
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These are admitted.
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Location mentioned:
Near Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226
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