Suspicious package reported near old Rite Aid entrance, Allegheny County PA


A suspicious package made of three battery packs taped together was found near the entrance of the old Rite Aid building on Library Road and Sawmill Run. A man with a green duffel bag and a sign saying "Living on Kindness" was seen near the package and reportedly left it there.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police Channel 2 - Zone 3/6
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Transcript:
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Alright, here's the old right aid building, library road and sawmill run.
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They said right at the entrance to the right aid.
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The color sees what he believes to be a suspicious package.
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It says it's about one foot long by eight inches thick.
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Like three battery packs are all taped together.
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We could have probably be the homeless guy's stuff.
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1748.
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All right, 323Aville, yeah, they're updating saying that there's a white male that's with this or near this package, holding a sign, says, Living on Kindness.
00:29
Again, it's a white male about 35, green duffel bag.
00:32
Looks to be military issued in nature.
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I don't know.
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We call it. Can't run this by any place.
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3.3.80.
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380.80, this call for the suspicious package by the right aid.
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Caller says there's something there.
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Looks like it's three batteries that are taped together.
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About one inch long, eight inches wide.
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There is a male that's nearby with the cardboard sign that says, Living On Kindness.
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I would like it checked on.
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3231 meter at by you.
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All right, stand by.
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All right, they're now saying that that male left this item at the location.
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Location mentioned:
Near Library Rd, South Park Township, PA 15129
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