Police assist elderly homeless woman at bus depot, Wood River IL


Police and a social worker responded to help an elderly homeless woman at a bus depot. The woman's family has been trying to find her. She is not officially reported missing but needs assistance.
Audio|Source: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
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Transcript:
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One's time. Have a go on. Thank you. So late. So, do you know, copy of Check Welfare[1], MCT, Bus Depot. Go ahead. You respond to the Buzz Depot, near West Ferguson Ave. Meet with (name withheld). She is a recovery coach with Chessnut advising. She's out with an elderly female, so it is homeless.
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She states that (name withheld)'s family has been trying to locate her. She is not an active missing person requesting some assistance at that scene. Did I belong on? (number withheld). (number withheld) what? My cell of (number withheld) will be out of (number withheld) Sinclair and software for reference.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Check Welfare: Request for officers to confirm the well-being of a person
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Location mentioned:
Near W Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
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