Man who disappeared from hospital in Fairfax County found safe

by: Brian Farrell

Posted: May 25, 2023 / 06:08 PM EDT

Updated: May 26, 2023 / 05:55 PM EDT

Umaru Barrie (Virginia State Police)

by: Brian Farrell

Posted: May 25, 2023 / 06:08 PM EDT

Updated: May 26, 2023 / 05:55 PM EDT

UPDATE, May 26, 5:36 p.m. — Virginia State Police said Umaru Barrie was found and was safe. The Senior Alert was canceled.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Virginia State Police (VSP) issued a Senior Alert Thursday for a 75-year-old man who last was seen on May 22.

VSP said Umaru Barrie disappeared from Reston Hospital Center, located at 1850 Town Center Parkway in Fairfax County. Police said they believe he was on foot when he left the hospital. Barrie has an impairment which members of the Fairfax County Police Department believes puts his health and safety in jeopardy.