Child walking unattended near Mountain Hwy and 8th Avenue, Spanaway WA
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Missing PersonA child estimated to be 8 to 10 years old was seen walking alone near Mountain Highway and 8th Avenue in Spanaway, attempting to wave down vehicles.
Audio|Heard on: Pierce County Sheriff Dispatch - East
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00:42
Transcript:
00:00
We have a caller who's reporting an 8 to 10 year old that's walking unattended northbound Mountain Highway.
00:07
Or maybe 8th Avenue-ish parallel to Mountain Highway, who's sticking his hand out either trying to wave vehicles down or hitchhiking.
00:13
The caller wasn't sure they were just passing by.
00:15
I would also let State know, so I believe they'll be en route.
00:21
So you're confirming instead of northbound for Maine.
00:28
Well, the caller said walking northbound but then mentioned parallel to Mountain Highway, so they might be on 8th Avenue behind Walmart.
00:36
Thank you. We'll check it out.
00:39
He's wearing a red t-shirt and red pants walking on the shoulder.
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Location mentioned:
Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, WA 98387
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