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Welfare check prompted by help signal in Des Moines, Des Moines IA

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Bob Hope Ave, Des Moines, IA

Police checked on a person after receiving texts asking for help and indicating they felt unsafe going home with someone.

Audio|Source: Westcom Police Dispatch
00:16
Transcript:
21. 6,800 pounds on the avenue at New Hope on a welfare check. Someone texted the RP saying they can't go home with someone. They did the hand signal for help and keep texting, asking for help, saying (name withheld) can't go home. Time to raise about an hour.

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Bob Hope Ave, Des Moines, IA

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