Child reports stepfather abuse with arm injury, Columbus OH


A 12-year-old boy reported that his stepfather whipped him and broke a bone in his arm. The boy ran to a neighbor's home for safety. The boy's mother took him back home. The neighbor saw bruises on the boy's torso and arms and is willing to speak to the police.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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Transcript:
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Neighbor is a 29[1].
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(name withheld), 12-year-old male, wearing Mario shirt with a white hoodie, black sweatpants,
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and crocs, told caller that his stepfather has been abusing him by whipping him and had broken a bone in his arm.
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He came running to caller's home to hide.
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The mom came and got him and said that he needed to get back in the house.
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Caller saw bruises on his torso and arms.
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Caller is willing to speak with police.
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At their house, I will get their location too.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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29: Wants/warrants check (NCIC wanted/stolen inquiry)
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Columbus, OH
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