Male with psychiatric issue reported near Child St, Cambridge MA


Police and medical teams respond to a 30-year-old man with a psychiatric condition near Child St in Cambridge. The man planned to walk to a hospital but later called for help. Officers are searching the area and note he may not speak due to selective mutism.
Audio|Source: Cambridge Police
02:39
Transcript:
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It's on 321 Broadway, Richdale's Food and Liquor.
00:03
With medical for a 30-year-old male having a psychiatric issue, 4R spoke with this party about a half hour ago.
00:09
He stated he was going to walk to MGH.
00:11
He's now calling or seeing a response.
00:13
We have. In the 17, do you copy?
00:14
Okay.
00:15
Other number are we? Answering. Can I have a phone number please?
00:17
11 are your file numbers (number withheld), (number withheld).
00:21
I have that, I'll be headed to payroll report.
00:23
Receive. Three-hour control.
00:24
Answering three R. Answer, three R.
00:27
On location, which I have you come down?
00:29
The affirmative, standby. 4 to 18th. 18.
00:33
The route planned was Hancock Street from the South.
00:36
So I'm assuming Bishop Allen or Norfolk.
00:38
Hancock to Massap House.
00:39
I go for you. We're in that area right now.
00:41
Control hazard.
00:42
Control of 3R.
00:44
3R. Call back from the RP, the corrected address is near Child St.
00:51
Copy and route.
00:53
Control.
00:54
Answering.
00:55
Check the area, nothing showing.
00:57
I'll be in the area of Central Square circuit for that part as well.
01:00
Received.
01:01
Artemis. Answering.
01:02
Other information on possible destinations.
01:04
Just for the unit, I guess he has selective mutism, so he probably won't speak if he encounters him.
01:11
All right, safe control has it.
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Location mentioned:
Twenty|20, 20 Child St, Cambridge, MA 02141
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