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(Courtesy Coquitlam RCMP)

Patient unlawfully at large for failing to return to Colony Farm hospital

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Summary

RCMP in Coquitlam is looking for a patient at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

51-year-old Christopher Askey was supposed to return to the site at 7:10 Saturday

Askey is now wanted on a Mental Health Act Warrant


COQUITLAM (NEWS 1130) — RCMP in Coquitlam is searching for a patient who failed to return to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital on 70 Colony Farm Road.

Fifty-one-year-old Christopher Askey was reported overdue Saturday a little after 7:00 p.m.

He’s now wanted on a Mental Health Act warrant.

Askey is a White man with short “greyish” hair, a light goatee, brown eyes, and is 6’0” tall with a heavy build. He was last seen wearing black pants and a jacket with a blue shirt as well as white and black shoes.

According to RCMP, Askey may be a risk to himself and others, so if you do see him – don’t approach him and call 911.

If you have information about his whereabouts, call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2020-24794.