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Shoplifting reported at Target on East 53rd StChicago IL

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E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible shoplifting in progress at the Target store near East 53rd Street in Chicago. The suspect was described as wearing a black hat, brown jacket, dark blue jeans, and carrying a book bag. Officers were reported to be on scene to handle the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
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01:3
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, and so in the citywide we're going to assess some progress at the Target near East 53rd.
00:05
Near East 53rd Street.
00:07
Suspect wearing a black hat, brown jacket, dark blue jeans, and carrying a book bag.
00:12
Inside stealing, nothing further.
00:13
Zone 7.
00:17
235?
00:22
235.
00:28
UFC.
00:35
UFC on zone seven.
00:40
UFC is on seven.
00:43
Hey, we got a call of a theft in progress at the Target.
00:48
Suspect described wearing a black hat, brown jacket, dark blue jeans, and a book bag inside stealing.
00:57
10-4[1], we have officers on scene.
01:00
Okay, 10-4[1].
01:01
All right, 35, disregard.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or affirmative (OK).

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Location mentioned:
E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
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