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Cops looking for Queens man who went missing from Manhattan hospital

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Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Queens man who went missing from a Manhattan hospital Monday.

Israel Jardinez, a 24-year-old Richmond Hill resident, was last seen at Mount Sinai Hospital, on East 102 Street, about 5:45 p.m. on April 7, the NYPD said.

He is developmentally disabled and has the mental capacity of a child, WABC and CBS New York reported. According to WABC, Jardinez wandered off from the hospital while at a doctor’s appointment.

Jardinez is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 220 pounds, and has a partially closed left eye.  He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a “Mi-Raza” logo, tan pants, a black and white hoody and sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

 

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