A man on a 5150 psychiatric hold walked away from Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael on [date] and stole a running vehicle with a 13-year-old child inside, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. when the patient, deemed a danger to himself or others, left the hospital. Due to policy, staff could not physically restrain him. The child jumped out safely before the man drove away. Deputies located and arrested the suspect by 4:30 p.m. without incident; no one was injured. The stolen vehicle belonged to a hospital doctor. Law enforcement officials say the incident highlights gaps in the mental health system, citing inadequate funding and infrastructure for psychiatric emergencies. Despite being charged with felony vehicle theft, a

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