Police search for man missing from Beckenham Health Unit – Inside Croydon

There is a manhunt in south London after a patient from what Scotland Yard describes as “a mental health facility in Beckenham” escaped while on an escorted walk on Sunday morning.

Do not approach: police are asking the public to call 999 if they see Abderrahmane Ariba

“Extensive inquiries are underway,” the Met says, to locate 30-year-old Abderrahmane Ariba, who was last seen at around 9.30am on Sunday.

Police say Ariba may have traveled to Croydon since he was last seen.

They are also looking for Ariba around Marble Arch.

“He is described as 5ft 5in tall and of a large build,” says the Met.

“When he was last seen he was wearing a blue polka dot t-shirt, black sweatpants and black trainers.

“Members of the public are advised not to approach him. For immediate observation call 999.”

Otherwise, police are asking the public with information to call 101 quoting CAD 441/22Jul.

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