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Man carrying machete near gas station in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale FL

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Near NW 8th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

A man was seen walking near a gas station on Northwest 8th Avenue carrying a machete. He was not threatening anyone and appeared to be picking up trash on the property, possibly an employee.

Audio|Source: Broward County Police and Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Therefore, an approximate location of near Northwest 8th Avenue.
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Call is unable to confirm to 1020, that's via phase 2, reporting a man walking around with a machete, not threatening anyone or anything possibly works at the gas station, subject of blackmail, thin-built, 6-1, white hoodie, short, khaki,
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pants, white sneakers. Ten-minute time to lift.
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The subject
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is a male is picking up trash office property, so possibly someone who works there. Case is going to be 3-4604.

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Near NW 8th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

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