Missing vulnerable adult last seen after boarding COTA bus

Heard on: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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(number withheld) North High

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That's a supported living unit apartment.

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Charles two, super back of your caller looking for a (name withheld).

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Four 07:58 , male, white, 5919 .

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He was shaved head,

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(description withheld), (description withheld) with (description withheld).

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He was doctors west for some medical issues.

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Caller went to pick him up about seven.

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He took off on a COTA bus.

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Has not been back.

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Diagnosed schizophrenic bipolar, MRDD with arthritis.

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Not med compliant.

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No carrier eyes on him.

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They were going to try to call Coda to see if we can locate him.

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That's what we have. Before we dispatch cars, we just need to make sure that if he's on a bus, which way to go and can we contact them?

2026-11-09 03:41 UTC

Missing Person

N High St, Columbus, OH 43214

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, police were notified about a missing vulnerable adult from a supported-living apartment near N High St. The person left after a medical visit, boarded a COTA bus, and has not returned. Dispatch discussed determining the bus route and contacting COTA to help locate him.