Man with hand infection leaves hospital without discharge, Mesa AZ


A man with a serious hand infection left Banner Desert hospital near South Dobson Rd with his girlfriend without being formally discharged after surgery. His location is currently unknown and his family is concerned.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Fiesta Patrol District
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Transcript:
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8. Charlie 12 and a sergeant to copy on a 601[1], near South Dobson Rd.
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Themaker 24-8-Coggins.
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Thanks. This is a 601[1] Banner Desert near South Dobson Rd.
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RP's brother was last seen at Dispatch 20 after life-threatening surgery on Saturday.
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He says it was an injury on his hand.
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Actually, I don't know.
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It just says injury on hand from surgery has severe infection.
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So we asked if the hospital reported him AMA, they said they did not, said he,
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the staff told him he left with his girlfriend, but he was not discharged.
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I guess they're still working on further.
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I'm assuming RP is not at the hospital.
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I don't know where they're at.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
601: Missing or runaway person, including juveniles.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
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