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Smithton, IL

Man reports dementia patient mistakes him for burglar 

audio iconFamily Offense
Near Wild Oak Ln, Smithton, IL 62285
Audio|Source: New Athens Area Public Safety
01:29

Transcript:
Class D, Clear NCIC, Clear Gair. 104. Secure holding 21. Smith, then, then copy, signed. Citizens Assist. 5326 Wild Oak Lane. 5326 Wild Oak Lane. Caller advised he's watching his father-in-law while families on vacation. The father-in-law has dementia and thinks he's a burglar. The father-in-law says he wants police to come sorted out. He doesn't have access to any weapons. Just to clarify, they think they have a burglar or they think the one with dementia is... The father-in-law that has dementia thinks his son is the burglar, and the father-in-law wants police to come out and sort it out. 10-4, you can show 9-07 around. 104, you can show 09-07 around.

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Near Wild Oak Ln, Smithton, IL 62285
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