The 35-year-old man who went missing near Lake Barrington Tuesday afternoon was found safe, officials said.
Daniel Spears, 35, left Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in unincorporated Barrington on foot Tuesday.
Spears was last seen in the area of Route 22 and Kelsey Road near Lake Barrington Tuesday afternoon, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said.
Police said at the time Spears was endangered and they were concerned for his wellbeing.
Numerous police departments were seen Tuesday setting up a perimeter and searching the area for the man.
Spears was later located and is safe, the sheriff’s office said in an update Wednesday afternoon.