Welfare check requested for missing elderly man, Pella IA


A welfare check was requested for a 73-year-old man with dementia near Pleasant Dr. Friends who live in Florida had not heard from him in months and were concerned. Officers are attempting to contact his emergency contact, his brother.
Audio|Source: Marion County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have another welfare check near Pleasant Dr.
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The residence there is a James,
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73-year-old male, (name withheld). Callers are friends that live in Florida.
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They haven't heard from him in a couple of months. They're just very concerned.
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They advise he has dementia.
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I think you have a history and going over the notes.
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Right.
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The southbound lane.
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I got the report of a northbound lane, but I have had three calls.
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10-4[1]. He did say he was going to stop and keep his lights on just to have awareness in that area.
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I'll let him know. Thank you.
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10-4[1]. Thank you. 1139.
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Okay,
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stand by. I'm going to try and contact his brother was his emergency contact.
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10-4[1], let me know.
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All 83 and 71 or 108. Copy 88,
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Pella. Can you come to the PD for fixing?
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Do you get confirmation on that welfare check or do I just need to go over there first?
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Pella, I can do the fingerprints.
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Copy 73.
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78. I'm still trying to get a hold of the brother.
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Ten, four.
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10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
Near Pleasant Dr, Pella, IA 50219
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