A man on a 5150 psychiatric hold walked away from Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael on Saturday night, climbed into a running car with a 13-year-old inside, and drove off, authorities say. Deputies later found the child unharmed and detained the suspect, and the case is still under investigation, as reported by ABC10.
What happened
According to ABC10, the unidentified man walked away from Mercy San Juan Medical Center, got into a vehicle that had been left running, and drove off with a 13-year-old still inside. Law enforcement and first responders later tracked down the car, recovered the child in safe condition, and took the man into custody.
How a 5150 hold works
Under California law a “5150” hold allows clinicians…..