Elderly man found safe after confusion report in East Rutherford, East Rutherford NJ
Police received a report of an elderly man with a walker appearing confused near Park Ave. Officers made contact and found him safe and conscious. He said he was staying with a friend near Hackath Street. An officer is escorting him to ensure his safety.
Audio|Source: East Rutherford Fire and Police
01:37
Transcript:
00:00
Park Ave from Patterson Ave to the train tracks appear clear of any elderly gentleman, either struggling or appearing walls.
00:15
Lieutenant, any further info on this or no?
00:24
I got another call.
00:26
Supposed, there was a white male in his 80s with a Walker wearing a white t-shirt. I'm not sure if it was the same caller that called back, but said that he looked like he didn't know what was going on. He was trying to get a ride to New York City.
00:44
I receive, I'll take a ride back now, Park Ave, and I'll check this around the streets, but primary drive down the street, located nobody's getting that description.
01:13
Are you here from that forecast call?
01:17
I actually just made contact with the gentleman that fit that description. He was outside of the Candlewick bus stop.
01:24
You say that he does not need any help.
01:27
He's a sound conscious in mind.
01:30
He said he's staying with a friend near Hackath Street.
01:34
I'm just going to advise. I'm just going to follow him there and make sure he gets there okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near Paterson Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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