Autistic teenager attempts to run away using Christmas lights, Woodward IA
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An autistic teenager tried to run away by climbing out a window using Christmas lights near Ironwood Avenue. The juvenile has a history of running away and trying to go to Madrid. Family members are involved and authorities are aware.
Audio|Heard on: Dallas County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Perry Police
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Transcript:
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It's near Ironwood Avenue for a juvenile problem.
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Autistic teenager wants to run away, is trying to climb out the window using Christmas lights to go to Madrid.
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And we're contacting 970.
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On board.
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41 from Dallas.
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Go ahead.
00:31
Just be advised, we're doing this third hand.
00:33
The RP is in West Des Moines.
00:35
Her husband is home dealing with this.
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The juvenile (name withheld) does have a history with us of running away and trying to get to Madrid.
00:44
So I don't have any further information.
00:46
I advise the RP to have a husband call directly if there's an issue.
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Location mentioned:
Ironwood Ave, Woodward, IA 50276
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