Teen with mental health issues leaves home after threats, Mesa AZ


A 15-year-old boy with mental health and behavioral issues threatened to harm himself and punched holes in the wall before leaving home on foot without his phone. He has ADHD, takes mood medication, but is currently refusing to take it. His exact location is unknown.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Central Patrol District
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Transcript:
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(number withheld) Westina, (number withheld) Westina,
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Unit 4.
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RP's 15-year-old threatened to harm self, punched holes in wall, and left on foot about one hour ago.
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Unknown male, 15, no shirt, blue shorts, about 5'8", 245 pounds, with brown curly hair.
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26 are coming.
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He did not have his phone with him. He did have something in his hand, possibly a phone charger.
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The teen has ADHD and takes medication for mood.
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He is refusing to take medication. There is a history of mental health issues.
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No method of self-harm was mentioned before he left.
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Mesa, AZ
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