Child reported missing after mental health incident in Grinnell, Grinnell IA


An 11-year-old boy is missing in Grinnell. He was last seen near Home Street wearing a green hoodie. He left on foot. He may be experiencing a mental health crisis after a virtual teacher reported that he held a knife to himself during class.
Audio|Source: Poweshiek County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We have a missing juvenile in Grinnell.
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Last seen near home street wearing a green TMO hoodie.
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No further closing description.
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He left on foot.
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Mom said that he likes to go to busy places, more parks.
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And we also received a phone call from a virtual teacher that he was on school with.
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And the teacher said that the 11-year-old was holding a knife to himself.
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Unknown if he has the knife.
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GP.A. is requesting any assistance?
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Grinnell, IA 50112
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