Officers check on elderly man with dementia at home, Chicago IL
Missing PersonPolice were called to check on an elderly man with dementia after his wife reported he was not answering his phone at their home near North Oketo. The wife expressed concern and mentioned the man might be nervous around police. Officers were advised to assure him calmly. There is a dog in the home that is noisy but not aggressive.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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Transcript:
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Check the well-being, near North Oketo.
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(name withheld) is at work and concerned for her senior-aged husband, (name withheld).
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He's not answering his phone.
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He was recently diagnosed with dementia slash Alzheimer's.
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She puts his phone number down if contact is made.
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This contact is made, please check the husband's ringer on his phone.
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I'm thinking she should go home.
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But who am I? She does say there's a dog in the house, not vicious, just noisy.
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The wife says he may get nervous, too, when he sees the police.
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You're kidding me.
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Just assure him.
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Everything is okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
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