Man carrying hammer on State Street, Chicago IL


A caller told officers a man was walking southbound near South State St carrying a hammer. The man was described as wearing a flannel shirt and a white towel around his neck. Officers were notified and are responding to check the situation.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
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Transcript:
10 4. 124. I was flagged down[1] by a citizen near South State St. The caller said a male was walking southbound on State from this location carrying a hammer. He is described as wearing a flannel shirt and a white towel around his neck. 132. He's on 26 in State. All right, hold it up.
10 4. 124. I was flagged down[1] by a citizen near South State St. The caller said a male was walking southbound on State from this location carrying a hammer. He is described as wearing a flannel shirt and a white towel around his neck. 132. He's on 26 in State. All right, hold it up.
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flagged down: Citizen initiated call/contact
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Location mentioned:
Near S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
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