Police say a man who ran away from Guelph General Hospital is wanted on criminal charges and should not be approached.

Guelph Police say 28-year-old Shawn Brown left the hospital late Monday morning, and was last seen running onto the Homewood Health Centre property.

Brown is described as being white, 5’7” and 130 pounds, with tanned skin and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a hospital gown and pants, and may have had red socks on as well.

Police say anyone who sees Brown should call police at 519-824-1212.