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Police find escaped patient from psychiatric hospital in Wiesloch!
Police find 49-year-old woman after escaping from psychiatric hospital in Wiesloch; no threat to the public reported.
Police find escaped patient from psychiatric hospital in Wiesloch!
In Wiesloch, the escape of a 49-year-old woman from the Nordbaden Psychiatric Center (PZN) is causing a stir. The patient had been missing since 6pm on Sunday evening, July 13, after failing to return from an approved exit. The police searched for her for more than two days and finally arrived on Wednesday night. She was picked up by police forces and immediately taken to a forensic clinic. Fortunately, the clinic believes there is no specific threat to the public, which is a relief for both staff and residents.
The 49-year-old woman has been housed in the forensic clinic since 2025 with a preventative placement order from the Heidelberg Regional Court. The exact details of how she escaped and under what circumstances she was found are currently the subject of ongoing investigations by the Heidelberg Criminal Police Directorate. This is also looking for witnesses who may be able to provide information about the patient. Information about this can be forwarded via the emergency number 110 or by calling 0621/174-4444, as rnz.de reports.
Current investigations and background information
The patient's escape has alarmed the authorities and raises questions that are now being intensively investigated. The police want to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future. “We have a good handle on situations like this,” commented a police spokesman as the investigation progresses.
It remains to be seen what further information will come to light. The clinic has stressed that it is already taking measures to ensure the safety of patients and staff. In such sensitive cases, there can often be complex backgrounds that only become clear during the course of the investigation. The public is therefore asked to be patient while investigations continue. Further details can be expected in the next few days as part of the investigation, as zvw.de takes up this.
This situation could also trigger a debate about safety measures in psychiatric facilities and raise important questions about the treatment and placement of mentally ill people.