NSHA seeks public’s help in locating missing patient

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is asking for the public’s help in locating a patient that has gone missing from a Dartmouth hospital.

The NSHA says 28-year-old Mohamed Mandi Issak has short brown hair, brown eyes, stands 5’10” and weighs 155 pounds.

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He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt, black and grey hooded sweater, black pants and black shoes.

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He also wears prescription eye glasses.

The health authority says Issak’s risk to himself increases with the length of time he is away from hospital.

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Anyone with information on Mohamed Mandi Issak’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency.