Burglary report leads to elderly man needing rescue, Council Bluffs IA
BurglaryPolice responded to a report of a possible burglary near Atlantic Avenue where an elderly man said someone entered his house without his knowledge. The man became unresponsive and was heard gasping and yelling for help, leading rescue units to be dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Source: Council Bluffs Public Safety
02:29
Transcript:
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Three and two, check the welfare, possible burglary in progress, near Atlantic Ave. We have an elderly male on the phone stating someone walked into his house and doesn't know who they are.
00:10
We're trying to get further, but the caller is somewhat uncooperative.
00:14
Near Atlantic Ave, 3 and 2.
00:19
3rd.
00:24
1301. 738 status.
00:28
No further.
00:34
Three and two, some update information, near Atlantic Ave. Caller sound is 96.
00:40
Now we're sending a rescue squad.
00:43
He's stating that he fell now. It's unknown as far as if the person that he's reporting still inside the house or where that party's at.
00:58
Very clear.
01:00
Start 20 on Channel 1.
01:05
Good.
01:07
I check with Omaha. They said Nebraska State Patrol is working another incident up there.
01:11
No need for assistance yet at this time. They're okay.
01:15
No more.
01:18
1306.
01:24
Doing there, right?
01:27
District 213.7.
01:29
Two,
01:33
Just for your information, we still have an open line. The male party is not answering the dispatcher, and the dispatcher states it sounds like he's gasping for air.
01:45
Clear. Clear.
01:50
I'll be honest the address.
01:54
Clear, 1309.09. Any contact with him still?
02:04
We have an open line. We can hear him yelling for help, but he's not answering the dispatcher.
02:11
Clear.
02:12
Two,
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Three, how far out are you?
02:20
About 10 seconds.
02:26
Looks like his phone's hitting near the back of the residence.
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Location mentioned:
Near Atlantic Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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