Welfare check for elderly man living alone with cancer, Phoenix AZ


A neighbor became worried after not seeing an elderly man with cancer for two days at his apartment near N 11th Ave. Lights remained on and food was left out. Family and police are arranging a welfare check and entry while noting firearms are in the home.
Audio|Source: Phoenix Police
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Transcript:
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near N 11th Ave apartment E110, the neighbor, (name withheld), 70s, spendbills.
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We have firearms in the house. He has cancer.
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The lights have been on for two days. Food's been left out for two days in front.
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He usually comes out on coffee every morning. They haven't seen him. He lives alone.
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I know what they contact in E201 at (number withheld).
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The office will be able to let you in also has his sister who's 21.
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