Man in mental crisis repeatedly enters building, Cleveland OH


A man in his 20s recently released from jail is having a mental health crisis at a building near Lorain Avenue. He is repeatedly entering and leaving the building but refusing to leave the premises. There is no violence or threats reported.
Audio|Source: Cleveland Police - West
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Transcript:
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We've got a code 3, CIT[2], Violent, near Lorain Avenue.
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That's near Lorain Avenue.
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Caller Robbins states that they have a male possibly having a CIT[2] episode in the lobby.
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He is a male wearing an orange sweatshirt. He has headphones in.
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He keeps coming in and out of the building, refusing to leave the premises.
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No violence, no threats, no weapons.
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He is wearing a backpack.
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He appears to be in his 20s. He is missing a front tooth.
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Said he was just released from the hospital.
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Code 3[1]-1579-1579.
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He advised that this seems to be a former tenant of this building.
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He was possibly incarcerated for about a year,
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and got out of jail today and is attempting to go back to his old place of residence, just advising.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 3: Emergency response requiring lights and sirens.
[2]
CIT: Crisis Intervention Team response to incidents involving mental health concerns or crises.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
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