Elderly man with Alzheimer's found near Market Basket, Lowell MA
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Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Lowell responded after being alerted that an elderly man with Alzheimer's was seen wandering near Market Basket. He had been reported missing from the Common Ave area. Police located him safely near Fletcher Street.
Audio|Heard on: Lowell Police Department
Listen to dispatch call
01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Right, we're being flagged down by a female saying that her elderly husband who has Alzheimer's is wandering around going towards Market Basket right now and won't listen to where we're gonna go.
00:11
No, I'll make contact.
00:17
See what your location?
00:20
We were flagged down near Common Ave.
00:22
We're heading over to Fletcher Street, Market Basket right now.
00:31
Probably one other cruiser?
00:35
I'll keep you on standby and let you know.
00:37
We should be all set.
00:43
That's five to car seven.
00:46
Go ahead, sir.
00:48
Did she say how much times on that?
00:52
I guess it was happening as she walked up to us, so we're just going to go try to make contact.
00:56
He's wearing a gray shirt, black sweatpants, one shoe on.
01:03
Copy. Well, if you have another car, just slide them that way.
01:09
So we're off with him right now.
01:14
Received, having made contact.
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Location mentioned:
Fletcher St, Lowell, MA 01854
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