Attempted vehicle break-in near South Winchester, Chicago IL
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Motor Vehicle TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible vehicle break-in near South Winchester in Chicago. A caller reported someone in dark clothing attempting to break into a gray work van and later leaving in a red vehicle. The van was not stolen but appeared to have been broken into.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
Listen to dispatch call
01:21
Transcript:
00:00
For the units in 22, be advised we have an auto theft in progress coming through.
00:04
Waiting for details, but for now near South Winchester.
00:09
That's near South Winchester.
00:11
Caller sees a person breaking into a gray work van.
00:14
Waiting for more details at this time.
00:18
Officers.
00:22
Officers.
00:23
Hey, can you sign heading towards South Winchester for all theft in progress?
00:29
It's coming through with details to follow at this time because they see someone breaking into a gray work van.
00:36
That's the priority at this time.
00:39
Seven four.
00:45
Eighteen, ten four.
00:51
Ten four.
00:58
All right, with the units in 22 and citywide, there was an auto theft in progress call near South Winchester.
01:04
That is near South Winchester.
01:07
Caller sees someone breaking into a gray work van wearing dark clothing.
01:12
He was later seen leaving in a red vehicle.
01:16
Be advised the vehicle was not stolen, however it was just broken into.
01:19
Not the private zone nine district.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
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