Suspected burglary at home with group nearby, Ghent WV


A 94-year-old woman reported someone damaging her washing machine and possibly being in her basement. She also noted a group of six to seven people near her home and requested police assistance.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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So we received a call at near Trace Ct in Ghent.
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Complainant is a 94-year-old female.
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She advised someone is tearing up her washing machine as done before.
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She thinks they're possibly in her basement right now.
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She does not know their names or appearances.
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There is a door to enter the bottom of the basement.
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They did not break into the residence.
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She also said a group of about six to seven people are down the valley from her house.
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This female is part of that group.
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She is requesting law enforcement to respond.
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She has two firearms hidden in her bedroom.
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They are hidden.
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She does not currently have any on them.
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We're requesting a welfare check on the subject of this call.
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Location mentioned:
Near Trace Ct, Ghent, WV 25843
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