Kowloon Hospital makes appeal regarding inpatient who failed to return from home leave

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
 
     The spokesperson for Kowloon Hospital made the following appeal today (June 6) regarding an inpatient who failed to return from home leave.
 
     A 42-year-old male patient took home leave from the hospital but did not return to the hospital yesterday (June 5). The hospital contacted his relative immediately. To ensure timely medication treatment for the patient, the hospital reported the case to the Police for assistance today and will support the Police in the search.
 
     The patient is about 1.67 metres tall and of medium build. He has short black hair. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, blue jeans and sports shoes. The hospital appeals to the public to contact the police or call the hospital hotline (3129 7111) if they know the whereabouts of the patient.