Missing Man Recently Released From Hospital: Police

DUNDALK, MD — Authorities are asking for help finding a man missing in Dundalk. He was recently released from the hospital after suffering from a serious medical condition that may cause him to be confused, according to police.

Israel Antonio Morales-Chavez, 42, was last seen at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday at home in the 1900 block of Ewald Avenue, officials said.

He speaks broken English and is described as 5-feet-3-inches tall and 175 pounds with brown eyes, short black hair and a close-trimmed beard.

When last seen, Morales-Chavez was wearing a black baseball cap with the Puma logo, a royal blue sweatshirt with white or light blue stripes and black slippers.

Calls to his cell phone have not been answered, and he normally returns home in the evening, causing his family and friends to be concerned, according to police. He does not drive, officials said.

Anyone with information about Israel Morales-Chavez is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or the Dundalk Precinct at 410-887-7320.

Photo of Israel Morales-Chavez courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.