Elderly man reported missing near Topps Hill woods, Dudley MA
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Missing PersonAn elderly man was reported missing in the woods near Topps Hill by the Dudley Courthouse. Officers and a drone were dispatched to search for him. Attempts to contact the missing person by phone were unsuccessful. Search efforts continued near the courthouse area.
Audio|Heard on: South Worcester County Communications Center
Listen to dispatch call
03:57
Transcript:
00:00
Took a call from a male party.
00:06
He's in the area of Topps Hill.
00:08
He's saying that his son's grandfather is lost in the woods and they're unable to make contact with him.
00:16
What's your pleasure?
00:26
A little bit trying to look for him.
00:29
They're able to see the road, so they're making their way out to the road.
00:32
I guess his vehicle is off to the side of the road right there.
00:36
All right, can you reach out to Osupichiko to be available?
00:50
Control 206.
00:56
Contact with Officer Prochazzo, he's going to be working his way in.
01:03
Also see if Officer Black is available.
01:12
Two under control.
01:16
Under. All right.
01:23
Buzz over that way.
01:25
We'll be headed to the Dudley Courthouse parking lot.
01:30
Great soon.
01:32
If he calls back, he can still come out.
01:34
I just spoke with Sondon-Lowichel.
01:36
He's going to take a ride over, so we should be good.
01:40
He gave me the phone number to the missing party.
01:44
I just tried it and went to voicemail.
01:51
Reporting party, where are they now?
01:56
They said they were just in the woods a little bit and making their way out.
02:01
I advise them make their way out to keep an eye out for you.
02:09
Yeah, it's made it pass by.
02:10
I'll see them.
02:15
I'll give him a call back.
02:17
He said he was just after the courthouse and there was a couple vehicles off the side of the road.
02:27
He's like 50 to 100 feet just before the courthouse if you're going up to toughsail.
02:42
Standing right by the road.
02:52
Want to control video check?
02:57
Loud unclear.
03:08
I've been on the air 2148 they're about 50 to 100 feet just after the courthouse in the area with the drone.
03:36
200 on double frequency, you're just scanning.
03:41
I don't know.
03:48
Can I just hit a call number for them?
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Location mentioned:
W Main St, Dudley, MA 01571
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