Public warned to not approach patient who escaped secure mental health facility

A man has escaped a secure mental health facility in west London.

Terrence Mayes, 41, absconded the facility in Southall on September 22.

He had been detained under the Mental Health Act, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Despite an investigation, officers have been unable to locate him.

The force said he has links to Wembley, and it is thought likely that he will be in the west London or north-west London areas.

Anyone who has information that might help officers locate him should call 999 and quote reference 5425/22Sep.

The Met said the public should not approach Mayes if seen.

The Metropolitan Police said: ‘We are appealing for the public’s help to find Terrence Mayes, 41, who absconded from a secure mental health facility in Southall on 22 September.

‘He had been detained at the facility under the Mental Health Act.

‘Despite an extensive investigation, officers have been unable to locate Terrence Mayes and are now appealing for the public’s help.

‘Have you seen him, do you know where he is, or do you have information that might help officers locate him?

‘Do not approach if seen, but call 999 and quote reference 5425/22Sep.’

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