Teen runs into woods threatening self harm in Glendale Heights, Glendale Heights IL


A 15-year-old boy ran into the woods near Walnut and Whittier in Glendale Heights while threatening to harm himself. He was last seen wearing a white or blue t-shirt, shorts, slides, and black glasses. There is concern he might have a knife. He is also reportedly on unknown medication.
Audio|Source: DuPage County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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166, can you assist Lonella and on a site?
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Yeah, he's from like three minutes away.
00:09
They're looking for the assist of right, Walnut, Whittier, Whittier Walnights. The guy ran off in the woods,
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threatening to hurt himself.
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So trying to gather further here.
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Go on the road.
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I'll talk to one of the Glen Island guys. I'll start scanning him as well.
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I'm saying he did have a knife on him.
00:38
Two weeks ago when he did the same thing. They're unsure if he's armed today.
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And he's allegedly on some medication.
00:45
They don't know what.
00:50
What's 4?
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He's 15, right? 15 year old?
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Okay,
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firm.
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24. Probably 23 in a minute. It's going to be on. (name withheld).
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White, maybe blue tee, short, slides,
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black glasses.
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Number four.
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Thank you.
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Glendale Heights, IL
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