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Patient leaves Mercy hospital with IV for welfare check, Des Moines IA

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East Tower, 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

A patient left Mercy hospital with an intravenous line still in his arm. A welfare check was requested due to concern for his well-being.

Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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Transcript:
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For that pencil, okay, out of Mercy, it'll be a stop-and-checked welfare for a patient that walked out with an IV in his arm.
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A male wearing a red camera sweatshirt and gray cargo pants walked out about 10 or 15 minutes ago with an IV in his arm.
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Again, out of Mercy, unknown direction, travel, and broadcast 19.23.

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Location mentioned:
East Tower, 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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