Several young children found alone in apartment for weeks, Petersburg VA
Family OffenseFive or six young children aged between 3 and 9 were found alone in an apartment near Redwood Court. They had reportedly been unsupervised for two to three weeks. No parent or guardian was seen, and the children appeared neglected. A dog was also present. Police responded to check on the children's welfare.
Audio|Source: Petersburg Police
02:29
Transcript:
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I have a call for service at Penn Redwood Corp. Apartment A Alpha.
00:05
I'm going to be in reference to five or six juveniles that appear.
00:11
I've been alone for about two to three weeks for the caller. It was caught in by a neighbor.
00:16
They haven't seen the parent's vehicle on scene.
00:21
K-9 on the property as well. Units get checked same.
00:27
Unit 9, you're the right?
00:29
We have all 3DI working at the notes, and I'm the right.
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93, you still on scene?
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208.
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I'm making contact with 23993.
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10-20[1]28. 10208.
01:02
I did.
01:05
Property checks 104, shulmin watch for headquarters to drop off vehicle.
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I'll wait.
01:17
Are you able to make contact, call, and acting stuff outside? Because we're having a hard time to find in the building.
01:24
I copy.
01:26
Negative contact with 23, 93 by phone and radio.
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Copy.
01:36
The time for the still sent in patrol.
01:39
Yeah, I'm not to my one. He has a new number.
01:46
Lawyer forward. There wasn't one of this check secure, McClure.
01:53
Two three, nine, sir.
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You got to call us in Redwood Court.
02:04
What's the call, ma'am?
02:06
(number withheld) Redwood Court Apartment 8 Alpha. It was called in by a neighbor. They're advising that there are 5 to 6 juveniles on scene.
02:13
They're to be between the ages of 3 and 9 years old that have been alone possibly for 2 to 3 weeks. No parent vehicles have been spotted on location.
02:23
And there's also a canine on scene as well. The children appear to be unkept.
02:27
They're requesting units to check the welfare of same.
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10-20: Location/What is your location?
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Location mentioned:
Near Redwood Ct, Petersburg, VA 23803
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