Autistic man walks away during psychiatric crisis in Norfolk, Norfolk VA


The audio reports an autistic man who left his caregiver and is being followed while walking near North Military Highway in Norfolk. Police are responding to ensure his safety during this nonviolent psychiatric situation.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Police Dispatch - 1st Precinct
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Transcript:
So could you respond for a nonviolent psychiatric incident? The complainant states that their son who's autistic, supposed to get in the vehicle with his worker, decided to walk away, and they are following him. He was last seen crossing over Darden Street and Princess Anne Road towards North Military Highway. He is a white male, 5-5, 56, 260 pounds, has short brown hair, blue t-shirt, blue jean shorts.
So could you respond for a nonviolent psychiatric incident? The complainant states that their son who's autistic, supposed to get in the vehicle with his worker, decided to walk away, and they are following him. He was last seen crossing over Darden Street and Princess Anne Road towards North Military Highway. He is a white male, 5-5, 56, 260 pounds, has short brown hair, blue t-shirt, blue jean shorts.
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N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA
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