Welfare check for missing man near Capitol Avenue, Des Moines IA
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Missing PersonAuthorities conducted a welfare check near Capitol Avenue for a missing man who left Mercy Hospital about 30 minutes ago. He is a white male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, thin build, with black hair and a gray beard, wearing a dark gray sweatshirt and black sweatpants, and carrying a clear Mercy bag. He has a chest port and nasal tubes.
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Transcript:
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Both cars, near Capitol Avenue on welfare.
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You're checking here for a man.
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He left Mercy Hospital about 30 minutes ago.
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He has a chest port and tubes in his nose.
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He is a white male, about 5 feet 7 inches, thin, black hair.
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Gray short beard, dark gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, black tennis shoes carrying a clear Mercy bag.
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Location mentioned:
Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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