Appeal to trace man who has absconded from south London mental health facility

He absconded while on an escorted walk.

Abderrahmane Ariba was last seen on Sunday morning in Beckenham.
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 23rd Jul 2024

Police are appealing for help to find a man who has absconded from a mental health facility in Beckenham.

30 year old Abderrahmane Ariba was last seen at about half past nine on the morning of Sunday, 21st while on an escorted walk.

Officers believe he has travelled to the Marble Arch area of Westminster and Croydon since he was last seen.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate him.

He is described as 5ft 5ins tall and of large build. When last seen, he was wearing a blue polka dot T-shirt, black tracksuit trousers and black trainers.

Members of the public are advised not to approach him. For an immediate sighting call 999.

If you know of his whereabouts, please call 101 quoting reference CAD 441/22Jul.

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