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Tampa police search for man who escaped court-ordered health care facility

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police are searching for a 36-year-old man who escaped from a court-ordered health care facility Monday evening and are urging the public not to approach him if he is seen.

According to the Tampa Police Department, Dallas Carl Dishman Jr., 36, escaped from a court-ordered health care facility on Henry Avenue on Monday evening.

Police said Dishman remains at large.

Investigators are asking anyone who sees Dishman to call 911 immediately. Police said community members should not attempt to engage with him.


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