Elderly man calls police saying they are looking for him, Plantation FL


An elderly man who was previously reported for threatening to shoot someone is calling from a landline saying police are looking for him and he needs to talk to someone near Tropical Way in Plantation.
Audio|Source: Broward County Sheriff Dispatch - North
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Transcript:
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Receiving a call from (name withheld).
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He's an elderly male.
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This is, I'm not sure if you're familiar, this is the elderly male that was called the other day.
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The FBI was advising he threatened to shoot someone.
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Units did respond.
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He did not meet Baker Act[1].
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criteria. He's now calling, advising that he's not home, but officers are looking for him and he needs to speak to somebody on the landline.
Police codes explained
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Baker Act: Involuntary mental health examination/hold under Florida law
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Location mentioned:
Near E Tropical Way, Plantation, FL 33317
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