Missing autistic child found near Lightning View, Columbia MD
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Missing PersonA seven-year-old autistic child running near Thunder Hill Elementary was chased by staff and later found near Lightning View.
Audio|Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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David 41, David 42, David 10.
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It's been in the area of near Millenbrook Road,
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near Thunder Hill Elementary.
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Callers advising that a child with autism ran off the property, staff are chasing him.
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He's a male, seven years of age, wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants.
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Staff's currently on Lightning View.
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He's running in between homes.
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There's a pond nearby.
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We're still getting further.
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1232. Carol, 1, 2, 3.
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And we're clear, sitting nearby.
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Perfect. Thank you.
00:32
It sounds like they still have eyes on him.
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Then you're making. 1-2-1. They are separated.
00:37
The patient will be in the lobby with the caller.
00:40
One-two-one, sorry.
00:42
That's right.
00:43
It does seem like they still have a general idea of where he's at.
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October 171.
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Go ahead.
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Correct. I'm going to be 112 today.
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1061 Thunderhill.
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What was the location?
00:56
What child is up?
00:57
It looks like they just now,
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staff has caught him.
01:01
I'll get the location where they met.
01:03
10.4. The last you said was Lightning View? That's right.
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7461.
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They're going to be near Lightning View.
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David 10, 152 direct.
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Location mentioned:
Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
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