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Update (April 17): RCMP confirmed that Christopher Askey has been located.

The 190-bed Forensic Psychiatry Hospital in Coquitlam houses many people who've been deemed unfit to stand trial or who've been held not criminally responsible for crimes due to mental illness.

One of the patients, Christopher Askey, is unlawfully at large after leaving the premises earlier this week.

He was reported missing around 10 p.m. on Monday (April 10) after being out on a day pass.

Coquitlam RCMP is seeking the public's help in finding him.

He's a 50-year-old white man with black hair, a light beard, and brown eyes.

He's described at 6'1" and 181 pounds and was last seen in a black jacket, dark toque, grey sweat pants, white shoes, and a black shirt.

If anyone sees Askey, they should call 9-1-1 and not approach him.