Welfare check requested for unresponsive older man, Beckley WV
Medical EmergencyA welfare check was requested near Campbell Street in Beckley for an older man not seen for seven to eight days. His son, living in the basement, is concerned but cannot access the upper floors, and there is a smell coming from the home. Law enforcement is involved to check on the man's welfare.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Copy. We have a call near Campbell Street and Beckley.
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Caller requested a welfare check.
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They have been staying at this location with a (name withheld).
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They did not know his age, but he is an older male.
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They have not seen him in seven to eight days.
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They advised they cannot access the home, and a smell is coming from it.
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They said (name withheld)'s son lives in the basement.
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He is also concerned for his father's well-being.
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Control is the son able to access the upper floors of the house to check on his father?
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Negative. When they spoke to the son, he also requested they call for assistance.
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Copy.
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Control 22.
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How long has (name withheld) been staying at this residence?
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He did not advise the exact amount of time.
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He has been gone for a little bit.
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They said they have not seen him for seven to eight days.
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He has some health issues.
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I need more than that. I cannot break into a house just to check on someone's welfare. I'll call him back and ask again, but he will probably give the same answer.
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I'm just advising what law enforcement communicated. I cannot break into a house.
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I'll go knock on the door.
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Copy.
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Location mentioned:
Campbell St, Beckley, WV 25801
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