UPDATE Police seeking assistance to locate Jessie Gould LOCATED

Update at 5.40pm Thursday, 29 February 2024 - Thank you Canberra, the person we posted about earlier this month who absconded from the Adult Mental Health Unit has been arrested in NSW and was extradited back to the ACT. He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Friday, 1 March 2024). 

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ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to locate 32-year-old man Jessie Gould who was last seen leaving the Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) in Garran last night.  

Mr Gould was referred to The Canberra Hospital by a Magistrate last week to receive a mental health assessment.   

Just after 7pm last night (Sunday 18 February 2024) Mr Gould damaged a window to abscond from the facility and was last seen heading towards Yamba Drive.  

He was wearing black track pants with red stripes, a black hoodie and white shoes. He has a slim build, short dark hair and a dark beard.   

To ensure Mr Gould’s safety, police are seeking public assistance to locate him. If located, please do not approach Mr Gould and call police immediately on 131 444.  

Anyone who can assist police with information about Mr Gould’s location is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7677393. Information can be provided anonymously. 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au