Child assaults mother; prior self-harm with knife, Tempe AZ
Family OffenseA caller reports their 10-year-old daughter is screaming, yelling, scratching the mother's arms, and punched the mother. The child is wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The caller says the child's stolen phone is tracking to near South Sailor's Reef. The caller reports a past incident where the child grabbed kitchen knives to harm herself a few months ago and says there is no formal mental health diagnosis but they are having trouble getting an evaluation.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - South Patrol District
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Dispatch to units near E Erie Dr. The complainant reports her 10-year-old daughter is screaming and yelling, scratching the complainant's arms, and punched the complainant in the stomach. The child is described as a 10-year-old female wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The complainant says the child's phone was stolen in Mesa and is tracking to a location near South Sailor's Reef. Dispatch asks if the child has any behavioral health issues; the complainant says there is no formal diagnosis and they are having trouble arranging an evaluation. The complainant also says the daughter previously grabbed kitchen knives to harm herself a few months ago.
Dispatch to units near E Erie Dr. The complainant reports her 10-year-old daughter is screaming and yelling, scratching the complainant's arms, and punched the complainant in the stomach. The child is described as a 10-year-old female wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The complainant says the child's phone was stolen in Mesa and is tracking to a location near South Sailor's Reef. Dispatch asks if the child has any behavioral health issues; the complainant says there is no formal diagnosis and they are having trouble arranging an evaluation. The complainant also says the daughter previously grabbed kitchen knives to harm herself a few months ago.
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Near E Erie Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
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