Suspicious van left running after occupants fled near Myrtle Ave, Columbus OH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities monitored a white van near Myrtle Avenue. Occupants fled on foot into a nearby alley, leaving the vehicle running. The van's registration is flagged due to a denied firearm application by the owner.
Audio|Heard on: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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Transcript:
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Homeland Security is calling over the 6A near Myrtle Avenue.
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They were following a van.
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Occupants got out.
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Went into an alley near this location.
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They left the vehicle running.
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It's a white van tag (number withheld).
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They are still inside.
00:21
They just need the van towed, I'll advise.
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Also 2-1, if you want to check out the leads on that tag, it says something about this person applying for a gun but being denied.
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Location mentioned:
Myrtle Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
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