Missing person reported near Riverside Hospital

The Newport News Police Department is investigating a recent incident involving a missing person.

The incident was reported near Riverside Hospital at 2:36 p.m. Feb. 4.

According to a news release from the police, "57-year-old Eddie Lee Baker was discharged from Riverside Hospital. He advised hospital staff that a friend was coming to pick him up. Approximately an hour later, when Mr. Baker did not return home, his sister contacted police. Mr. Baker suffers from seizures and high blood pressure and has not had his scheduled medications."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 757-928-4292.

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