POLICE are appealing for help from members of the public to trace a man who left Broomfield Hospital before being discharged.
Clifford Heard, 81, from Swiss Avenue in Chelmsford, had been being treated at the Chelmsford hospital since Thursday, May 9, but left at around 4.45pm on Friday, May 10, before being formally discharged and having a final medical exam.
Police have a CCTV image of Mr Heard taken at Broomfield Hospital in the hope someone will be able to tell officers where he now is.
Mr Heard is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, of slight build, with shoulder length thinning mousey coloured hair. He was last seen wearing a blue jumper and black trousers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Chelmsford police station on 101.
Clifford Heard, 81, from Swiss Avenue in Chelmsford, had been being treated at the Chelmsford hospital since Thursday, May 9, but left at around 4.45pm on Friday, May 10, before being formally discharged and having a final medical exam.
Police have a CCTV image of Mr Heard taken at Broomfield Hospital in the hope someone will be able to tell officers where he now is.
Mr Heard is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, of slight build, with shoulder length thinning mousey coloured hair. He was last seen wearing a blue jumper and black trousers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Chelmsford police station on 101.