Overview
- Gary Gainard, 47, fled officers at the Royal United Hospital in Bath at 2.30pm on Saturday after saying he felt unwell.
- Avon and Somerset Police say he remains at large on Monday despite searches using a dog unit and a National Police Air Service helicopter.
- He had been arrested in Bristol for failing to attend court on shop theft charges before being taken to hospital under escort.
- Police describe him as white, about 5ft 5in, with short brown hair, and say he has links to south Bristol.
- Anyone who sees him should call 999 and give the reference number 5226106044.