Man flees on foot during psychological crisis in Mesa


A man is having a mental health crisis and is running away on foot in a residential area. Emergency services are responding to the situation.
Audio|Source: Mesa Fire, Gilbert Fire, Queen Creek Fire
02:25
Transcript:
And so far per the drone, the northbound canal is clear. 207-and-down. Engine 257. C-deck 4. Psychological issue, PLF[1], 590, South Gilbert Road. Unit 114. Engine 257. See, deck 4. On engine 257, the police page, call engine 257 police page. 461919-837, channel. Facility for the same mail they were just out with. He's running across the road right now on Seed Brush. Signage to the community. Well, we have a thermal, so we're not able to get a description. Direction is you're running. (name withheld), we're trying to get an address. He was running westbound. He's behind two, three, four, nine, against the fence behind a bush. And he's back up and walking now on Sage Crush. And he's running again. Okay, seven, can you be down on the map, please? Matt Walker, you should be right in front of you. 257. We're just on the station previously. We're going to not stage. I copy.
Police codes explained
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[1]
PLF: Psychological issue / Mental Health Crisis
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Location mentioned:
Near S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
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