Welfare check on man possibly in mental health crisis, Champaign IL


Police are conducting a welfare check on a man at an apartment near Brookwood Dr. He has not been taking his depression medication and is not answering the door. He was seen walking off with his deceased dog's ashes. The man's electricity was shut off and his vehicle has a flat tire. Authorities are concerned about his mental health and safety.
Audio|Source: Champaign County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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We've got a couple of check welfare so far, but we've got a mail on...
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Contact depression meds, not take his meds, now not answering everybody.
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His name or (name withheld) walking off with his dead dog's ashes.
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Maybe he's having some kind of a mental break.
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My cat, (number withheld), what were there disposed on the previous check welfare's?
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No report.
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Trouble.
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So like neighbors have been knocked on the door and no answer.
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One of the last ones in the change was made that the electricity was turned off in the apartment.
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Vehicles in the drive with flat tire.
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They're just really concerned about his welfare at this point.
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Location mentioned:
Near Brookwood Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
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