Police search for ‘critically missing’ man who fled from Henry County hospital

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: Cory Maxwell was safely located on Dec. 26

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ORIGINAL STORY:

Henry County police are searching for what they describe as a “critically missing person.”

On Monday, Dec. 26, police say Cory Maxwell, 27, fled from Piedmont Henry Hospital on foot, headed toward Rock Quarry Road.

He was last seen wearing paper scrubs and white socks.

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It is unclear why he was in the hospital or the reasons he was being treated.

If you see him, you are asked to call 911.

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