Woman possibly missing after taking vehicle near I-78, Allentown PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded near Cedar Crest Boulevard and I-78 for a situation involving a woman who reportedly exited a moving vehicle during transport for a psychological evaluation. She then entered another vehicle, described as a gray Kia, and headed northbound. Authorities indicated there were no weapons involved. The woman may have taken the vehicle from a person who stopped to help and was believed to be driving it afterward. The case was handled as a possible missing-person incident with EMS and fire units on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton County West and Northern Lehigh County
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02:23
Transcript:
00:00
Cedar Crest Boulevard near I-78.
00:02
A male was taking his (name withheld) to the hospital for a psych evaluation.
00:06
(Name withheld) jumped out of the vehicle.
00:08
Believed (name withheld) may have run from the scene.
00:11
(Name withheld) got into another vehicle that drove northbound on Cedar Crest Boulevard and I-78.
00:19
(Name withheld) information possibly not valid.
00:22
Description provided. (Name withheld) wearing a coat with fur on the hood and sweatpants.
00:28
Fire department on scene.
00:31
(Name withheld) got into a gray Kia (number withheld).
00:34
Believed vehicle went northbound by I-78.
01:10
County 310 taking EMS call.
01:47
Inquiry made if weapons involved.
01:53
Confirmed no weapon involved.
01:54
(Name withheld) was en route to hospital due to mental health concerns and reported fatigue and lack of eating or sleeping.
02:14
(Name withheld) appears to have taken vehicle from a person who stopped to help.
02:18
(Name withheld) believed to be the driver.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
1-78 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18105
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