Man with mental illness wanders into traffic near 7-Eleven, Bakersfield CA


A man with schizophrenia was wandering in and out of traffic near a 7-Eleven store on Chester Avenue. He appeared disoriented and possibly under the influence. Authorities responded for a welfare check to ensure his safety.
Audio|Source: Kern County Sheriff/Bakersfield PD
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Transcript:
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Responding to check the welfare at the 7-Eleven, near Chester Avenue.
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I'd be for a (name withheld) blackmail 35.
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He's wearing a white sweatshirt and gray sweatbands diagnosed schizophrenic or schizoaffective.
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He's wandering in and out of traffic.
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Pierce to possibly be under the influence or HBD is disoriented.
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The APE is a caseworker, (number withheld), like playing a white GMC terrain.
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MET is currently 10-6, we do have a VMET unit available at the 7-11 near Chester.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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