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Welfare Check in Westlake Finds 91-Year-Old Safe and Playing Video Games

The city's daily call program triggers an in-person visit if no one answers the phone.

Overview

  • The 91-year-old Westlake resident, who missed her daily check-in Thursday, April 9, was found safe and playing video games in her bedroom.
  • An officer reported from the scene that she was in good shape and focused on a game, noting she was trying to beat her record.
  • Police entered through the garage after multiple calls went unanswered from dispatchers and the woman's daughter.
  • Westlake Police Captain Jerry Vogel said the outcome was a relief and added the check-in program has saved lives.
  • Media interest continues as outlets highlight older gamers, and PC Gamer has asked police which game she was playing, with no answer yet.