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Blinking lights reported at PetSmart raise concern, Charlottesville VA

audio iconDisorderly Conduct
Near Merchant Walk Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Lights blinking at PetSmart in 5th Street Station caused concern they might be a distress signal, leading to a suspicious situation report.

Audio|Source: Albemarle County Police Department
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Transcript:
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ECCAP 233. ECCAP 233. T233. I have another pending, pretty too suspicious, in sector 5. Our sector unit is tied up. I have only a county unit union available. It's going to be for the Pets Smart at 5th Street Station. Callers reporting with the lights are blinking and they're unsure if someone is making a distress signal or not.
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AMI 104 to hold until we have another officer available. CERAL, you can hold it. ECCC, AP 97, check your status. Okay.

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Near Merchant Walk Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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