Person in yellow outfit seen flagging cars near Route 44, Portage County OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a possible welfare concern near Route 44 and Sandy Lake Road after a report of a person in a yellow outfit, possibly resembling firefighting gear, attempting to flag down vehicles.
Audio|Heard on: Portage OH Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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I have a welfare check.
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The caller said there's a person standing on the northbound side of State Route 44 around Sandy Lake Road.
00:09
They were wearing a yellow outfit.
00:11
The caller thought it looked like a firefighter's uniform and that the person had a flashlight.
00:15
They appeared to be trying to wave down vehicles, but the caller did not feel comfortable stopping.
00:19
The caller said it was south of Sandy Lake near the curve on Route 44.
00:25
They were unsure if it was near Prospect.
00:27
The caller mentioned it might be near where Route 5 connects.
00:32
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Location mentioned:
OH-44 & Sandy Lake Rd, Rootstown Township, OH 44266
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