Welfare check for man possibly living in vehicle, Pittsburgh PA
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Welfare CheckA welfare check was requested for a 37-year-old man possibly living in his white Nissan sedan near Rutherford Avenue off Wentworth Avenue in Pittsburgh. Officers responded and noted a prior mental health commitment but found no immediate issues.
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Transcript:
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Check the area near Rutherford Avenue off Wentworth.
00:05
Third-party caller requesting a welfare check on her son possibly living in his vehicle at this location.
00:10
We have a white Nissan sedan.
00:12
Male can be white male 37 years old.
00:15
She said she thinks he's living in his vehicle outside this address, that is the additional information.
00:23
616-8 copies.
00:32
Proceed, thank you.
00:42
I believe there is a 302[1] for that gentleman, and officers have negative results so far.
Police codes explained
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302: Involuntary mental health commitment under Pennsylvania law (Section 302, Mental Health Procedures Act).
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Location mentioned:
Wentworth Ave & Rutherford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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