Lethbridge police are looking for a man they say escaped from the psychiatric ward at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday.
Alexander Brent Hamilton, 32, is wanted under a mental health warrant, police say.
Efforts to find him have so far been unsuccessful and police are concerned for his well-being.
Hamilton is described as 5’9″ and 165 pounds, thin and clean shaven with long, wavy blonde hair.
Police say he was last seen wearing a black hat, black t-shirt, dark pants, and red/brown shoes.
Anyone who has seen Hamilton or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 reference file 24020099. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.