Elderly woman claims pacemaker hacked near Midtown Saloon, Reno NV


Callers requested a welfare check near Holcomb Ave at the Midtown Saloon for a woman in her 80s. She is crying and appears confused. Callers report she is saying Russia hacked her pacemaker. She was described as heavy set with short gray hair and wearing a light blue floral shirt and dark green pants. A large can was noted next to her.
Audio|Source: Reno and Sparks Police and Fire
00:52
Transcript:
Near Holcomb Ave at the Midtown Saloon in front of Amnese-Pueblo. Welfare check for a female in her 80s, heavy build, short gray hair, wearing a light blue shirt with flowers and dark green pants. She is crying and not making sense, saying Russia hacked her pacemaker. There is a large can sitting next to her.
Near Holcomb Ave at the Midtown Saloon in front of Amnese-Pueblo. Welfare check for a female in her 80s, heavy build, short gray hair, wearing a light blue shirt with flowers and dark green pants. She is crying and not making sense, saying Russia hacked her pacemaker. There is a large can sitting next to her.
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Holcomb Ave, Reno, NV 89502
Correct
Incorrect