Staunton police are asking for the public's assistance locating a man who has escaped from Western State Hospital.

The police department reported 30-year-old Yassine Ismaili had escaped from the mental hospital in the city Wednesday evening.

He was last seen wearing a white shirt, gray sweatpants and tennis shoes, according to the police.

Ismaili should not be approached if he is spotted, the police said.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842.

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