Man seen breaking into vacant unit for copper theft


Someone reported a man inside a vacant building trying to steal copper by breaking the walls. The caller left because the man seemed like he might get a gun, but no gun was seen.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
614. 14. Let me check out this old Best in Progress, please. 1709 West 78th Street. Caller said there was a male in a vacant unit ripping out the walls and trying to steal the copper. Tried to call him back. The caller said he left because the male was acting like he was going to get a gun, but no weapon seen. Hi, simple.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 78th St, Chicago, IL 60620
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