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Elderly man seeks directions; welfare check requested, Springfield VA

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Bowie Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

A caller reported that an elderly man knocked on her window near Bowie Drive asking for directions. She is concerned she gave wrong directions and has requested a welfare check to ensure he reached home safely.

Audio|Heard on: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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A caller was near Bowie Drive,
00:03
and an elderly male knocked on her window and asked how to get to this dispatch location.
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She believes she told him the wrong way to go, so she's requesting that somebody check and see if he got home.

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Location mentioned:
Bowie Dr, Springfield, VA 22150
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