Police say 18-year-old Elliot Ravert entered the mental and behavioral healthcare hospital with a handgun and left with the patient, 21-year-old Alicia Buzzard. Mr. Ravert allegedly gained access to Ms. Buzzard’s room by threatening to shoot two nurses. The incident occurred at 6:30 pm Tuesday.
Ms. Buzzard may be at risk of harm, according to police. It’s unclear whether she willingly left the hospital with Mr. Ravert. Ms. Buzzard’s mother told LancasterOnline that her daughter “has the mind of a 12-year-old,” and suffers from bipolar disorder, reattachment disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.
Police secured an arrest warrant for Mr. Ravert on Wednesday morning. He’s wanted on charges of robbery, aggravated assault and making terroristic threats, according to PennLive.
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