Elderly man with dementia missing after arson threats, Concord CA


An elderly man with dementia and a history of arson threats left his home on foot and is missing. He is at risk of falling and may be dangerous. He owns many registered weapons, but it is not known if he has them with him.
Audio|Source: Concord Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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The 15 missing person, near Parkside Dr.
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The direct transfer to us from the crisis line, the missing person who has dementia and is in a manic state, is named (name withheld), born in 1943.
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He is a fall risk.
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He just left the house not too long ago on foot, walking on Salvia, toward Willow Pass.
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He is a male.
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He is wearing a black jacket and jeans, about five, six.
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He is very angry.
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He threatened to burn the house down and set something on fire in the backyard last night.
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There is concern he may harm someone.
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Okay. Okay.
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Everyone else photo, can you get me, please? Yeah, I will do that right now.
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He has numerous registered weapons, but no indication he took any when he left.
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Location mentioned:
Near Parkside Dr, Concord, CA 94519
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