Gold Alert issued for man who fled Dover area hospital

DOVER, Del. – Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for a missing Smyrna man.

Police say 43-year-old David Brown fled from Bayhealth Kent Campus just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. He was reportedly being treated for a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly treated and maintained.

Brown is 5’11” with a shaved head, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a burgundy polo shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Police say Brown is known to frequent the Smyrna area.

Anyone with information on Brown’s whereabouts is urged to call 302-736-7111 or 911 immediately.