P.E.I. psychiatric hospital patient missing found in Halifax

Robert Dwayne Kelly, 48, missing from a P.E.I. psychiatric hospital since June 21, was found safe in Halifax on June 23, 2026. Charlottetown Police Services confirmed.

Polar Herald 2026-06-23 16:13

P.E.I. psychiatric hospital patient missing found in Halifax — Missing P.E.I. psychiatric patient found in Halifax

Robert Dwayne Kelly, a 48-year-old man who went missing from a psychiatric hospital in Prince Edward Island, was located in Halifax on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Charlottetown Police Services confirmed his safe recovery in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.

Disappearance and Search

Kelly was last seen at the Hillsborough Hospital in Charlottetown on Monday, June 21, around 8:30 p.m. AT. Staff reported his absence the following morning, prompting a search by local authorities. Police initially issued a public appeal for information, describing Kelly as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Investigators believe Kelly may have traveled to mainland Nova Scotia. The search extended to Halifax, where he was eventually found unharmed. Police did not disclose the circumstances of his departure or how he reached Halifax.

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Police Response

Charlottetown Police Services thanked the public for assistance. “We are grateful that Mr. Kelly has been located safely,” a spokesperson said. No charges have been filed, and Kelly is receiving appropriate medical care.