Man Found After Leaving Howard County General: Police

UPDATE — The man who left Howard County General Hospital Sunday night clad in a hospital gown has been located, according to police.

Officials reported Monday morning that Joshua Sandoval had been found unharmed.

COLUMBIA, MD — An Ellicott City man was reported missing after he fled Howard County General Hospital Sunday evening in nothing but a hospital gown, officials say.

Joshua Sandoval, 30, of the 5500 block of Cedar Lane in Ellicott City, indicated to a relative that he was in distress, according to authorities, who noted he was not properly dressed for the cold.

Temperatures were below freezing overnight in Howard County; it was 26 degrees as of 6:30 a.m. on Monday in Columbia, according to the National Weather Service.

Sandoval was last seen wearing a hospital gown. He is described as 5'10" tall, 152 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information regarding Joshua Sandoval is asked to call 911.

Image courtesy of the Howard County Police Department.