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Police Still Looking for Suicidal Teen After Friday Hospital Escape
Authorities said Vernon Echols left the hospital without approval and was last seen running on foot and naked.
July 16 Update
St. Louis County Police are still looking for a teenager that fled Christian hospital on Friday.
Vernon Echols has not been found, according to St. Louis County Police Officer Randy Vaughn, who also said he isn't believed to be hurt.
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Echols, 16, trying to commit suicide Thursday evening.
Police said Echols left from the hospital without approval and was last seen running on foot and naked.
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St. Louis County Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who escaped from the hospital after trying to commit suicide Thursday evening.
Authorities said Echols left from the hospital without approval and was last seen running on foot and naked.
Police have issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for him and said Echols is 5-feet-7, and weighs 133 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information should call the St. Louis County Police Department at (314) 889-2341 or CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-TIPS.
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