Patient with “violent tendencies” escapes from St. Joseph’s

Hamilton police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Raymond Mitchell, who escaped from custody at St. Joseph’s Forensic Psychiatry Unit.

Police say he escaped shortly before 1:30 PM yesterday and was last seen in the area of East 16th St.

He is described as 5’8, with a heavy build – over 200lbs, with short black hair and slight facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, red shorts, black shoes and a blue face mask. He may have discarded his clothing and may be wearing white underwear and a white t-shirt.

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Police say Mitchell has violent tendencies and can be verbally aggressive towards other. If you see him, please call 911 and do not approach or attempt to communicate with him.

If you have any non-emergency information that you believe could assist police, please contact the on-duty Division 30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886.