Homeless man with bags seeks help near Dollar General, Burnettsville IN


A homeless man carrying a blue suitcase and a duffel bag was seen near the entrance of Dollar General in Burnettsville. He appeared to be trying to travel through the county without a vehicle. Police were dispatched to assist and possibly provide him transportation.
Audio|Source: Jasper County Sheriff, Indiana State Police Districts 13 & 14
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
When I have a free unit, can you send one of them to the Dollar General in Burnettsville? I've got a gentleman that is trying to get through our county. It looks like he's homeless and without a vehicle.
00:13
If we could get somebody to get him to the 201, it looks like he has a blue suitcase and a duffel bag.
00:21
I'm Claire, 916K is en route to that location looking for him.
00:27
Okay, he's right at the entrance of the Dollar General.
00:31
He seems harmless enough. I've spoken with him.
00:35
I told him I'd try to get him a ride to the 201. I'm going to be out at the board meeting in Brunsville, or I would transport him myself.
00:44
I'm clear, Greg. Do you know if that's (name withheld), or is it going to be someone else?
00:51
I was out with one of my town board members who was speaking with him. I didn't catch his name, I'm sorry.
00:59
It's all good, but hopefully it's the same subject.
01:02
I'll take care of it.
01:13
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 2nd St, Burnettsville, IN 47926
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