Suspicious man claims fire to gain entry into home


A woman reported a man knocked at her door, saying there was a fire. She didn't see any fire and thought he was trying to trick her into opening the door.
Audio|Source: Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County Public Safety
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Transcript:
District 7. 7. 7. Standby. District 6. 6. 6. Check location. 3312 Avenue C. Collar by the (name withheld) came up to her door, stated that there was a fire on the street behind her on Avenue D. Collar didn't open the door, believes the male was just trying to get her to open the door. It's a (name withheld), black shirt, possibly homeless, had a bag with him.
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Location mentioned:
Near Avenue C, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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