Child reports being home alone during 911 call, Clinton IA


A young child called 911 saying they were home alone. The call indicated potential child endangerment, and the child was still alone when the call ended.
Audio|Source: Clinton City Fire and Police
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Transcript:
Go ahead. I had a 911 open line[1] from a juvenile who was saying that they were home alone. Mom and Dad weren't there. It last plotted just to the west of either 1515 or 1513, 18,000. Are you still in contact with the caller? Negative Call on a 911 phone. Do we know it was like a rough age or anything? Has to be around five years old, me.
Go ahead. I had a 911 open line[1] from a juvenile who was saying that they were home alone. Mom and Dad weren't there. It last plotted just to the west of either 1515 or 1513, 18,000. Are you still in contact with the caller? Negative Call on a 911 phone. Do we know it was like a rough age or anything? Has to be around five years old, me.
Police codes explained
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[1]
911 open line: Open emergency call
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Location mentioned:
18th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732
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