Wellness check requested for elderly woman wandering neighborhood, Springfield MO


A wellness check was requested for an elderly woman seen walking around. The caller was concerned she might be lost due to possible memory issues.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
I do clarify with call-taker. The wellness check is for an elderly female that was wandering in the neighborhood. She told (name withheld) she lived a few houses down, however the neighbors don't know her and didn't actually see her on their property. He then had to leave her work, so he's not sure where she is at the time, but he was concerned she might be having dementia and lost. He would like someone to check the area for her, and he's wanting a phone call because he's no longer home. It's a 70-year-old woman, approximately. (number withheld) female, thin build with white hair and wearing a floral shirt. I'm clear. I'll be interrupted. Click. 626. I'm having to check while being. I'm in the area. Clear. Just to clarify, 626 and 627, she was last seen walking in front of (number withheld) when caller left for work.
I do clarify with call-taker. The wellness check is for an elderly female that was wandering in the neighborhood. She told (name withheld) she lived a few houses down, however the neighbors don't know her and didn't actually see her on their property. He then had to leave her work, so he's not sure where she is at the time, but he was concerned she might be having dementia and lost. He would like someone to check the area for her, and he's wanting a phone call because he's no longer home. It's a 70-year-old woman, approximately. (number withheld) female, thin build with white hair and wearing a floral shirt. I'm clear. I'll be interrupted. Click. 626. I'm having to check while being. I'm in the area. Clear. Just to clarify, 626 and 627, she was last seen walking in front of (number withheld) when caller left for work.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Cambridge St, Springfield, MO 65807
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