Crime & Safety
'Endangered' Man Missing From Aurora Hospital Located: Police
Aurora police said the 28-year-old who went missing from AMITA Mercy Medical Center March 17 has been found.
AURORA, IL — Almost two weeks after a 28-year-old man went missing from an Aurora hospital March 17, police said they located him Saturday.
The search began when officers were called to AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center after a man was seen leaving the emergency room. The man was admitted to a mental health facility "under an involuntary petition," according to police.
Officials said he was not in police custody or brought to the hospital "under the authority of a police officer."
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Police asked for the community's help locating the man after several officers, an APD K-9 unit, APD Crisis Intervention Unit and APD's drone team were unable to find him. An Illinois State Police air unit also responded to assist March 17 and was unsuccessful.
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