Possible theft and threat near South Canal St, Chicago IL
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AssaultAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible theft in progress near South Canal Street at a retail store. A man reportedly threatened employees before fleeing southbound. The suspect, described as having brown hair and wearing a gray coat, was not located at the scene. Staff indicated he may be a repeat offender and wished to file a complaint about prior assaultive behavior.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
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02:51
Transcript:
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In one, we have a theft in progress with seven minutes on the time getting close there.
00:04
Guys, near South Canal at the Staples.
00:09
Two calls came in stating that a known aggressive male shoplifter is threatening staff members.
00:14
It's going to be a male with brown long hair, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 160 pounds.
00:18
Last seen wearing a gray coat.
00:20
He was last seen heading southbound on Canal.
00:22
Unknown intoxication or drugs.
02:22
The suspect is no longer on scene, but it’s a repeat offender and the complainant wants to sign a complaint because he also assaulted the staff.
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Location mentioned:
S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607
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