Police trace patient missing from Aberdeen psychiatric hospital

Traced: Police were concerned for the welfare of Robert Elliott.© STV

A patient who was reported missing from an Aberdeen psychiatric hospital has been traced safe and well.

Police were concerned for the welfare of Robert Elliott, 42, who was reported missing from Royal Cornhill Hospital.

It had been thought that Mr Elliott may have travelled by public transport to country areas such as Stonehaven or further afield to London.

A Grampian Police spokesman said: “Robert Elliot, who was reported missing from Aberdeen on May 25, has been traced safe and well.

“Members of the public and the local media are thanked for their assistance in this matter.”

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