Juvenile reported missing then found safe near lake, Clearwater FL
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Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a juvenile was reported missing after being seen fishing near a lake in Clearwater. Officers searched the area and found the youth safe on a bicycle. The father requested officers transport the juvenile home for safety reasons.
Audio|Heard on: Clearwater Police - East
Listen to dispatch call
05:22
Transcript:
00:00
My side of prospect, the lake is clear.
00:06
Just so I know, what time does he get out of school, what's the earliest he could have started fishing today?
00:26
I thought I heard it was like 6.30.
00:29
He left the house after finishing chores.
00:34
Pick up.
00:37
He was supposed to be home by 6:30.
00:39
When I spoke with the complaint, they weren't sure what time he actually left.
00:43
I don't know if that's changed for the unit with the complaint.
00:49
He called his mother at (number withheld) to get a ride from school.
00:55
And she couldn't give him a ride.
00:59
So he should have left around that time.
01:05
Copy.
01:10
Making any headway with Spectrum?
01:15
109's working on that.
01:21
Acknowledged.
01:24
Acknowledged.
01:26
Was he wearing a red hoodie?
01:33
I advise a maroon FSU shirt.
01:35
Nine, can you advise if he was wearing it right now?
01:40
105.
01:41
The father is not sure.
01:42
He never actually saw him leave the house.
01:44
He's just assuming that he left in a burgundy FSU shirt and shorts, but that's not been confirmed because he never saw him leave.
01:52
So it's unknown what he's wearing.
01:55
There are a couple people at the fishing pier behind the sound saying there was a group of kids, three or four, with bicycles.
02:05
One was a mixed kid with a red hoodie,
02:08
but they can't confirm if it was FSU or not.
02:12
They were last seen about 20 minutes ago, probably just before I arrived.
02:20
Copy, maybe show them a photo to see if they can identify him.
02:27
I don't have my phone on me.
02:31
Copy.
02:34
Do we have cameras over here at the park?
02:39
Yep, I'm looking at them now.
02:40
I checked all cameras from when he got out of school until now.
02:43
He was not seen but there are gaps in motion reporting, so I'll check there now.
02:50
If he left, he might be on his way home.
02:56
Do you have your personal phone with you?
03:01
No, I don't.
03:07
Crossback leg, any sides clear?
03:12
Copy.
03:17
46 both sides of the morrow calls were cleared.
03:21
Copy, thank you.
03:28
1613 and got from both routes to the trespass at fit to run, 2675, golf plate, (number withheld).
03:36
We have a subject wrapped in a blanket, possibly female.
03:40
Found near donation bins on a mattress.
03:48
Refusing to talk when told to leave.
03:51
Complaint is property management.
03:53
Nothing further, 20153.
03:59
Any unit able to check retention pawn near the radio tower 1,400 youngouts.
04:07
13 of 13, I believe I'm closer if you want to cancel.
04:18
13, I copy, thank you.
04:23
4-7. I'm out with (name withheld) at Jasmine and Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
04:28
He's safe on his bike.
04:34
Copy, 428 and 105, 105, copy.
04:37
428 copies, thank you.
04:40
105, copy, thank you.
04:44
4-7. He's safe.
04:46
He's on his way home.
04:47
He has his poles and everything.
04:48
He's just running behind time.
04:55
47 is family okay with him finishing his ride home?
05:02
The dad wants him to be brought home, please.
05:07
The dad wants him brought home.
05:08
He doesn't trust him riding back on his own right now.
05:18
428 to 407, I can bring the truck over to you.
05:21
FSC is here.
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Location mentioned:
S M.L.K. Jr Ave & Jasmine Way, Clearwater, FL 33756
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