Search Underway for Missing Suicidal Patient in Clayton County

Clayton County Police Department officers are urgently searching for Audrey Ochoa, a 21-year-old Hispanic female who went missing from Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. Ochoa was last seen inside the facility at 1:33 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Ochoa had been admitted to the hospital due to suicidal tendencies and had visible lacerations on both arms upon admission. She was awaiting a room when an altercation broke out among other patients in the emergency room, providing her with the opportunity to leave unnoticed.

Described as 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds, Ochoa was last seen wearing green scrubs and yellow hospital socks. Despite extensive searches of the surrounding area, officers have been unable to locate her.

Authorities are urging anyone with information on Audrey Ochoa’s whereabouts to contact the Clayton County Police Department at 770-477-3648 immediately or dial 9-1-1 in case of sighting or contact.