Should I file a Missing Person's Report?

cincychick35

My husband and I are in the middle of a divorce.  We had been staying in the same house until our final divorce hearing (10/08).  Yesterday he called and told me he was done and said he wished me the best.  I haven't heard from him since.  He was not at the house last night when I got home.  He didn't take any clothes, his knee brace was still there and all of his medication was still there.  I called his Dad, Brother and Sister and they had not heard from him.  His cell phone goes straight top VM.

I know he couldn't have gone far, he cannot drive.  He also has a bad knee and I can't imagine he could have walked very far.  I do know he is suicidal (he has attempted suicide 3 times in the past 2 months).  My question is, should I file a missing person's report?  If he left on his own and found somewhere to go, that's fine.  But I am concerned he may have done something to hurt himself, and although I am at peace with us getting divorced, I would hate to think he is laying in some ditch somewhere hurt or worse.

What are your thoughts?

kss20

You've got to be kidding me?  He left the home without meds, none of his family has heard from him and he's suicidal and you're posting here?  Yes, I'd call the police and soon!  Isn't any of his family worried??

cincychick35

Thanks for your input.  No, his family doesn't seem to be worried.  But, I am.  I just didn't know if the police would take me seriously considering we are in the middle of a divorce.  

Sillygirl45

They will take you seriously. I can't even believe this is a question. Call the police immediately!

pmontgomery87

PLEASE call the police right away!

cincychick35

I called and evidently they responded to a call at our house yesterday.  They took him to the hospital for psychiatric observation.  I don't know who called, but at least I know he is OK.

Leftie22

I'm glad you called and he's safe.

pmontgomery87

I am glad he is safe! Hopefully he will get the care he needs at the hospital.