Elderly man missing in motorized wheelchair near Des Moines, Des Moines IA


An 83-year-old man left his home near Des Moines in a red motorized wheelchair headed to the VA but has not been heard from. Family is worried about his memory problems.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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All cars, copy us, stop and check the welfare.
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Stop and check the welfare on a (name withheld), near 42.
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He left near Des Moines approximately 7:15 this morning on his way to the VA via red motorized wheelchair scooter.
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It's going to be a white male 83 years old, gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants with a ball cap and beard.
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Family is concerned that he's having some memory issues.
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And a broadcast 850.
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Des Moines, IA
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