Child left alone at city library for over an hour, Gainesville FL
Family OffenseA 7-year-old girl was left alone for more than an hour at the Cone Park Branch Library. She was found crying but is now safe and with library staff. Police are working to find her parent.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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Signal 44[1] at the Cone Park Branch Library.
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Near East University Avenue.
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Callers advising.
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A 7-year-old female was left at the location.
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Her name's (name withheld).
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She's been at the location alone for over an hour.
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Mother said she was going to a track and hasn't come back with little girls crying.
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That's a terrific.
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I know first name for the mother, possibly (name withheld) for the last name.
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This time she's the little girl sitting in the library coloring with staff, 1458 hours.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Signal 44: Suicide or attempted suicide
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Location mentioned:
Near E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
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