Update on December 7: Mohammadiman Aghahosseini, the 32-year-old man who absconded from Canberra Hospital on November 13, has been arrested in Sydney.
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ACT Policing in a statement said officers identified Aghahosseini being in Sydney and worked with NSW Police to arrest him at Central Railway Station on Monday.
His extradition to the ACT was granted on Tuesday and he fronted the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday when special magistrate Margaret Hunter sent him to hospital for assessment and treatment.
Once discharged, he is set to return to court.
On November 15: A search is underway for a 32-year-old wanted man last seen in Phillip after leaving Canberra Hospital on Sunday.
Mohammadiman Aghahosseini is reported to have absconded from the Canberra Hospital at about 2pm.
Mr Aghahosseini was last seen walking or running away in the direction of Launceston Street in Phillip.
He is described as being of a Middle Eastern appearance, with a medium build, olive complexion, short black hair and dark eyes.
Mr Aghahosseini was last seen wearing a green high-vis jumper with writing on the back, blue jeans, and black shoes.
Members of the public have been warned not to approach Mr Aghahosseini.
Anyone who has seen the man, or who has information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact ACT Policing Operations on 131 444.
Alex Crowe
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Toby Vue
Toby Vue joined The Canberra Times in April 2021 and is a court reporter after covering the round in NSW and Queensland. He has also reported on regional and rural affairs, local government and sport. He was a Sunday Canberra Times reporter. Email: t.vue@canberratimes.com.au.
Toby Vue joined The Canberra Times in April 2021 and is a court reporter after covering the round in NSW and Queensland. He has also reported on regional and rural affairs, local government and sport. He was a Sunday Canberra Times reporter. Email: t.vue@canberratimes.com.au.
