Police search for missing child near Ware St, Cambridge MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a missing 12-year-old child near Ware Street in Cambridge. The child may have left home and possibly headed toward a relative’s residence on Memorial Drive, but her current location is unknown. Units searched the Ware Street and Central Square areas. The child reportedly did not have a phone and has a history of self-harm. Search efforts were ongoing as of the time of the transmission.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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03:42
Transcript:
00:00
Near Ware Street for a 12-year-old female that just ran away.
00:04
She's described as 5'7", last seen wearing brown boots and a gray and pink hat.
00:11
Had two book bags, black coat with fur, a (name withheld).
00:16
Caller is going to be the father.
00:18
Units check the area.
00:34
To the units responding to the area of Ware Street, be advised this is now approximately 1 hour old.
00:44
For car three, please check near Memorial Drive.
00:50
Caller stated she was headed to the grandmother's house at this location, but now it's unknown where she's located—not at the grandmother's house.
01:09
Female does not have a cell phone.
01:11
She has a history of self-harm.
01:28
Join the search for this missing child.
01:41
Is there any other tracking mechanism on her tag or any other device?
02:12
On location, Ware Street.
02:41
Car three to control, we're on location at Memorial Drive.
03:09
We'll look in the Central Square area.
03:24
Caller suggests she could possibly be in Central Square with a friend, but address unknown.
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