Child unattended in vehicle with dog for several minutes
Family OffenseA 5-year-old child was left alone in a parked van with a dog. Three adults left the area, and witnesses noted that the child appeared distressed.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North
01:35
Transcript:
(name withheld)-16-20-1-attain, 1743. 4-38-4-50[1], unattended child[2]. 4-3-8-4-5-0-4-3. 4-50. 4-3. 4-50. North 3rd and K, parked on K, between... 3rd and 4th there's a gray and silver older van with no back windows unknown plate there's a 5-year-old child that was left in the van with a dog three minutes ago three adults left the child in the van for three got it oh for your copy 1744 Baker 372 is the DCR route If they're still on a call and we're still waiting to hear back from them. There are care unit available? I will check. Baker 372, the DPR is down now now. Probably, thank you. 1744. (name withheld) 438, 450, the 3D adult. that left towards forth is the white female early 20s, then the medium bill, blonde hair, and then two white males early 20s. Also they advised that the child didn't look like they wanted to stay in the van, let the female half push them and left.
Police codes explained
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[1]
4-38-4-50: Unit identifiers/call signs
[2]
unattended child: Child left without adult supervision
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Location mentioned:
E K St, Tacoma, WA
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