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Man reported missing after leaving hospital found

John Ritchie was last seen as he left the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Monday.

Man reported missing after leaving Edinburgh hospital found — John Richie has been traced Police Scotland

Tara Fitzpatrick

9th Jul 2024

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A man who was reported missing after leaving hospital has been traced, police have confirmed.

John Ritchie was last seen as he left the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Monday at around 1.30pm.

Police were “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of the 41-year-old.

The force confirmed John has been traced on Tuesday.

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