Elderly man reports possible intruders at residence, Ann Arbor MI


An elderly man at a residence near South Circle Drive reported seeing a light on in his spare room and suspected people might be in his home. He has made similar calls before and likely suffers from dementia. The man has several loaded handguns in the house. Deputies found him with a handgun when they arrived. No signs of forced entry were observed.
Audio|Source: Washtenaw County Sheriff, Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Near S Circle Dr.
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Caller's there's (name withheld).
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He woke up to a light on in his spare room, believes people may be in his house. He was not hearing anything and all the doors are locked.
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Plus with his granddaughter, but she's not out of town.
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He does not see any signs of forced entry.
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So a couple previous calls with similar reports.
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Break.
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Go ahead, 413.
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From a call in May of 2025,
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a update for its caller was born in 1937.
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He likely suffers from dementia.
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He called several times last month saying that people were in his house.
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The notes also advised that he had several handguns in the residence and keeps them loaded.
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That day upon arrival of deputy, he had possession of a handgun, some of them in the process of putting them away.
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I'm not sure if he still has those guns there.
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Okay, clear.
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I'll handle it without Charlie 23 and just have an 8-shift car when they trip in at 7 to respond up with me.
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Charles 53, Claire.
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Okay, clear.
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315, you want to advise before you get close to the resident, if you can get back on the phone.
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My radio was talking.
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Yep, that's what that's gonna do. Thank you.
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That's great.
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Yeah,
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it sounds like he's home by himself right now. You know, whoever lives in his dog town.
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Near S Circle Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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