Man hitchhiking on highway seeking help, Cleveland OH


Dispatch received multiple emergency calls about a man hitchhiking on the highway near Lakeshore Blvd and E 174th St in Cleveland. Callers said he appeared distressed and asked for police, emergency medical services, and fire. He was described as a male wearing a black shirt and blue jeans and was hitchhiking with his thumb raised. Callers disconnected and callbacks had no answer. Responding units were being assigned.
Audio|Source: Cleveland Police and Metro Housing Authority
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Transcript:
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3.3 Radio. Go ahead. You can send that trouble or no one. Let's Sure. Copy, an EMS station area, 174, Lake Shure. This is a 911 call for a mail requesting police, EMS, and fire. They disconnect the line. Attempting multiple call back no answer.
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Code 2[1] 8301 as a care. Copy. Radio to Varney 32. Can I get you guys for code 1 and 7 zone? Barney 22. Thanks guys. 480 East of State. We're getting another call for this mail, hitchhiking on the highway. White male, black shirt with blue jeans.
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He now has his thumb up in the air. It's going to be a one cut 8312. Okay, copy. Shlisler up. 527. All right, you get a restore?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 2: Respond without lights and siren (non-emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Lakeshore Blvd & E 174th St, Cleveland, OH 44110
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