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Portland Police Ask Help Finding Man Who Walked Away From Legacy

Ivan Gofman walked away from Legacy Hospital in North Portland on Tuesday night. Police say that he cannot care for himself.

Ivan Gofman walked away from Emanuel Hospital on Tuesday night and hasn't been seen since. Police hope that someone spots him. He needs help.
Ivan Gofman walked away from Emanuel Hospital on Tuesday night and hasn't been seen since. Police hope that someone spots him. He needs help. (Portland Police Bureau)

PORTLAND, OR — The man in the picture is Ivan Gofman. He is 60-years-old, 5'10", about 140 pounds, and speaks English and Russian. And he is missing.

Police say that Gofman wandered away from Emanuel Hospital in North Portland around 11 p.m. on Tuesday. He has a mental health diagnosis and is no longer his own guardian.

Gofman's guardian says that he won't be able to find food and housing on his own,

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He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue tee-shirt. He was carrying a blue duffel bag.

Police ask that if you see him, please call 911.

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