Mental Health Crisis: Male Running and Yelling for Help on Airport Road

Summary: Police were dispatched to the Airport Road area in Worcester County, Massachusetts, after reports of a male running and yelling for help, with bystanders concerned for his safety. The individual, described as wearing gray sweatpants and possibly orange and plaid clothing, was believed to be experiencing a mental health episode. Officers made contact with him and identified him as a resident of a group home, recently released from court, and autistic. Efforts were made to contact his guardian, 'Nana,' and his caseworker, but initial attempts were unsuccessful. The individual did not require medical attention and only wanted help returning home. The situation was monitored and resolved without escalation.