Princess Margaret Hospital appeals to public for missing patient
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The spokesman for Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) made the following appeal today (January 9) regarding a patient leaving the hospital without prior notification:
A 74-year-old male patient with cognitive impairment was found leaving the hospital without prior notification at around 7pm last night (January 8). PMH is very concerned about the incident. Hospital security guards were mobilised to search the patient at hospital and the vicinity but in vain. The hospital has reported to police immediately.
The patient is about 1.7 meters tall with medium build. He wore a grey-white long-sleeved shirt while leaving the hospital.
The hospital appeals to the public to contact Cheung Sha Wan Police Station at 3661 1644 or call 999 if they know the whereabouts of the patient.
Ends/Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Issued at HKT 10:02
Issued at HKT 10:02
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