Possible suicidal person sought near Cabela’s, Scarborough ME
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a homeless shelter that a (name withheld) made suicidal statements and may have tried to buy a firearm at Cabela’s in Scarborough. The store reportedly refused the sale, and the individual left before police arrived. A welfare check was requested, and units responded to search the area for the person, described as a male in his early twenties. Details remain unconfirmed, and the subject was not located at the time of the call.
Audio|Heard on: Cumberland County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
04:9
Transcript:
00:00
Cabela's, we're getting a call from the homeless shelter in Portland.
00:03
They're advising that a (name withheld) left earlier today and is now at Cabela's attempting to purchase a firearm after making suicidal statements that he did not want to be there anymore.
00:14
Didn't make anything else specific.
00:16
Still looking for a welfare check at this time.
00:18
He's going to be a male, about 6 ft, shaggy blonde hair, early twenties.
00:36
Scarborough, could you try calling the store and see if they have eyes on him?
03:18
I spoke with Cabela's.
03:19
He tried to purchase a firearm but they denied him due to living in a homeless shelter.
03:24
He's wearing a black jacket, beanie, baggy pants, rubber muck boots.
03:29
Didn't make any threats when he was in the store and he left about ten to 15 minutes ago.
03:33
They're not sure how he arrived or how he left.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Cabela Blvd, Scarborough, ME 04074
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
