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December 1, 2003 - Overdue Elderly
Female, Rohnert Park
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SUBJECT:
An elderly female went missing late afternoon on the 1st
after having a small argument with other family members.
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SCENARIO:
She was not known to have normal walking routines; she
used courtesy transports to local activities; It was reported
that she was not carrying any money; She has a small dog
that never leaves her side.
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HASTY ASSIGNMENTS:
- Investigations; calls to local bus companies, hospitals,
stores, etc.
- Interviewing familiy members
- Staging and briefing; acquisition of maps
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THE FIND:
At approximately 1100 the family called the command post
stating the subject might be in a local hotel. Subsequent
investigation confirmed she was there and safe.
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WHAT HAPPENED:
Subject took a cab, wrote a check, took herself and her
dog to a local motel to spend the night. The family recalled
having previous discussions that led to them recalling this
information after our interviewing team had left the home.
The team vowed to check with the cab companies again to
find out what investigation questions were missed; what
could have been done to get the correct answer the first
time.
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