Autistic man reported carrying knife at Coolidge Park, Fitchburg MA


Police were called to Coolidge Park after receiving a report of an autistic male who might be carrying a knife. The man was described as a white male with a larger build wearing a green t-shirt. His mother confirmed he is gentle.
Audio|Source: Fitchburg Police and Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Right,
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the near Coolidge Park.
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Call reporting an individual possibly carrying a weapon.
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Describe them as a white male,
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bigger build, and green t-shirt.
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You'll be speaking to (name withheld).
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Thank you.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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Bye, guys. Did you say you might have a possible weapon?
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That's a farmer, the state that he might possibly have a knife.
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Be cautioned,
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the state that her son is autistic but is gentle.
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Raci, do we have a closing description?
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She was described as a white male, bigger build,
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possibly white or green t-shirt.
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Rishi.
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3257, I'm going to 25 and head to Coolidge with them.
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Receive.
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2257. Do you see where is he located in his mom with him?
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I see that he was going at Coolidge Park.
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Mom is not with him.
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46.
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He's in the area.
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5-7 for responding unit, he's in the volleyball part of the core.
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Where is that 20?
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Right, it's over closer to the street hockey rink.
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Right, 2-5-7. Go again with that last transmission.
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The male party is on 911.
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He's going to be in the volleyball area closer to the street hockey rinks.
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I'll be in the area with car four.
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The five and three is going to be behind the basketball court, so let's pull up that side.
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You guys come to the pool, I think he's over here.
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Location mentioned:
Coolidge Park, 198 Townsend St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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