University police and UNC Hospitals Public Safety officials searched Morrison Residence Hall on Monday night about 6:45 p.m. for a missing hospital patient, Lt. C.E. Swain said Monday.
Swain said the patient left the hospital and was last seen in the residence hall, but he said it was possible the patient already had left the area. Morrison residents received an e-mail at about 9:41 p.m. telling them to keep an eye out for a black male, about 23 or 24 years old, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and about 160 pounds, wearing black pants and a black leather jacket.
Swain said no further search efforts are being conducted but advised anyone who might see the patient to call the Department of Public Safety at 962-8100.
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