Man missing after hospital discharge in Dunbar, Dunbar WV
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Police responded to check on a 50-year-old man who recently left the hospital and has not been heard from for a week. His sister reported no response at his home near Barron Drive. He lives alone and owns weapons but is not considered aggressive. Hospitals have been checked without finding him.
Audio|Heard on: Kanawha County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Drive, near Barron Drive, apartment number three,
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across the Cabell Street.
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Of course, a 50-year-old male, (name withheld), be checked on.
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He's recently got out of the hospital for Thanksgiving, haven't heard from for a week.
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It's not answering the phone.
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But he does live alone, a sister downstairs, attempted to knock on the door with no answer.
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He does own weapons.
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He shouldn't be aggressive.
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We're getting back sure that way, so.
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Ten-four.
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Just make you aware we checked hospitals as well.
00:39
He's not currently there.
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Location mentioned:
Barron Dr, Dunbar, WV 25064
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