Man with schizophrenia takes vehicle without permission, Chattanooga TN


A 33-year-old man with schizophrenia, off his medication, took a black 2021 Kia Sportage without permission and left the location about 10 to 15 minutes ago. He is upset due to recent homelessness and has a known mental health history.
Audio|Source: Chattanooga Public Safety
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Goodwill on North Point, near North Point Boulevard, near North Point Boulevard over by preschool lane.
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A (name withheld), 33-year-old male,
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has been off his meds for a while. He's driven off with the RP's vehicle, which should be a black 2021 Kia Sportage.
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We'll have a temp tag on it. It's a new car.
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Does have history of schizophrenia. He's currently upset because they have not had a place to live and been living in a hotel.
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It's going to have black hair, black mustache and beard, wears glasses, gray and black shirt,
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Nike's and jeans.
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Been about 10 to 15 minutes since he left.
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