Vehicle targeted in attempted arson after being followed, Forest City NC


A caller reports being followed by a black truck, a red SUV, and a white vehicle near Doggett Rd. The caller says someone tried to set their vehicle on fire by jumping in the truck bed and using a flammable substance. The caller fears the suspects may return. Authorities are investigating the situation.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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A black truck is following the caller.
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A red SUV and a white vehicle also follow them.
00:08
Possibly had pointed at 1094 at the caller.
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10.4. I'll be en route coming from Pleasant Hill.
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104. 104.
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David three, ten-four.
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Ten-four.
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David, seven. Caller also advised that he tried to set the vehicle on fire.
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He can smell the substance.
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Caller also advised that they're afraid they're going to come back. They are not at the store at this time.
00:45
Anymore, some subjects maybe the other party are.
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Ten-bye.
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Collar is going to be at the corner store on Doggett Rd.
00:59
Still trying to figure out where the other party went.
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See you.
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You.
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Jay with three Central District. Caller has something for it on her vehicle.
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Central 13 is out at Cleveland.
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Copy 13. Copy 13.
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David, three callers advising that they jumped in the back of her truck bed and tried to set the truck on fire. Then I'm assuming hopped back out.
01:35
Still trying to get further.
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Location mentioned:
Doggett Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
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