Child reported missing after school bus delay in Tempe, Tempe AZ


A 9-year-old child did not arrive home as expected from school after taking the school bus. The child was initially reported missing, causing a search. The child later arrived home, but officers were asked to continue a welfare check at the residence near West Baseline.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - South Patrol District
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Transcript:
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The second unit to clear and assist for a 601 John from Aguilar School, 5800 South Forest Avenue.
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The 9-year-old brother did not make it home.
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He got on a bus to come home.
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He should have arrived at 1630.
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They live near West Baseline.
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All 302 can shoot at (number withheld), please.
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10 4, 1734 hours.
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Zara, Sergeant, copy the 601 drone.
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104.
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1041. 301.
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Ring of 31?
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You can put me on the 6-1 zone tracker.
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10-4.
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Let me clarify if it was a city bus or a school bus.
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10-4? 21. Do you have the info?
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10-4. I can trade 10-50.
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They're advising he got onto a school bus.
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Or is the caller at the near West Baseline address or is the near West baseline address? The mom is at the near West baseline address.
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The complaint was just advised by the child's mother that the Juvie did just arrive at near West Baseline.
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If I could have you continue for a 900 check, it'll be locked 221.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
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