East Coast Forensic Hospital patient missing

Authorities at the East Coast Forensic Hospital in Dartmouth are looking for a 50-year-old patient who is missing.

The Capital District Health Authority reported Thursday thatVladimir Trubman hasbeen away longer than he's allowed after an "indirectly supervised" trip into the community. Officials said they believe he may be travelling out of the province.

Police are now looking for him.

"Hisrisk to himself and others increases with time away from medication and treatment," read a statement from the Capital District Health Authority.

Trubman has brown eyes, thinningbrown hair and stands around five feet 11 inches. Heweighs about240 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.