Happy (and Hilarious) Ending to Welfare Check on Woman, 91
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Police in a suburb of Cleveland experienced an unusual welfare check that ended on a lighthearted note.
At about 6 p.m. on April 9, authorities in Westlake, Ohio, were alerted when a 91-year-old resident did not answer her regular automated call from the city’s check-in program. When a dispatcher tried calling her directly and still received no response, concern began to grow, according to Cleveland.com.
Officers contacted the woman’s daughter, who confirmed that her mother should have been at home. When police arrived and knocked on the door without getting an answer, their concern increased. The woman’s car was still in the garage, and there were no signs that she had left the house.
Using the garage entry code, officers went inside to make sure she was safe. They eventually located her in her bedroom, where she was completely fine—focused on playing a “bubble pop” video game and trying to beat her previous high score.
Westlake Police Captain Jerry Vogel said the situation quickly shifted from worry to relief. “Turned out to be all OK,” Vogel told WEWS, noting that the incident ended with everyone sharing a laugh.
Police said the woman appreciated that officers took the time to check on her well-being.
The department also highlighted its “Are You Okay?” program following the incident. The service places an automated call to enrolled residents each day and alerts authorities if a call goes unanswered. According to police, the program has helped save lives in past situations. Vogel said it serves as a reminder that Westlake residents can sign up for the service whenever they wish.
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