2 people reported missing from a Hamilton hospital, may be a threat to the public
Published May 30, 2023 at 7:53 am
Hamilton Police are searching for two people they say are unlawfully at large from St. Joseph’s Hospital and may be a threat to the public.
The two patients were reported missing from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton Police said in a press release.
They may pose a threat to the community and there is concern for their safety, police said.
Shannon Kingston was last seen on Monday, May 29 at approximately 9:30 a.m., police said. Kingston is a 27-year-old white woman with a pale complexion. She is described as slender, five-feet-six inches tall, 164 pounds with short, red hair.
She was last seen wearing a grey sweater, grey track pants and black shoes.
Thomas Harpula is an outpatient from St. Joseph’s Hospital, residing in the community and he has also been reported missing by hospital staff.
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Harpula is a 34-year-old white man. He is five-feet-nine inches tall, 313 pounds with partly balding brown hair, a goatee and tattoos on one arm.
He was last seen wearing a brown leather jacket, black t-shirt, jeans and black and white high-top running shoes.
He may have a small, black dog.
The two are believed to be travelling together in a 2014 White Jeep Compass with Ontario licence plate BWTV 569.
Police are asking anyone who observes Shannon Kingston, Thomas Harpula or the Jeep Compass not to approach them and to call 911.
If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation call 905-546-4925.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
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