Man hired for help steals purse and flees, Gainesville FL


A woman reported that a man she hired to help her stole her purse with cash and personal information. The man appeared intoxicated and fled on foot toward a nearby CVS, carrying a backpack and discussing violent plans.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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93rd? I'm clear off of tonight. 98 Alpha. Oscar 3, Papa 3. 1065, signal 32 just occurred. 22, 24 Southwest 14th Street. Offer 3.
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Oscar 32. Oscar 32. Have you 51 to that as well? Offer 3 you can be tonight. Oscar 3, Oscar 32. Signal 32[1], 22, 24 Southwest 14th Street. The caller is advising that a kid that was supposed to be helping her stole her purse. It's a Christopher 40-year-old Hotel Mike.
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Blasting wearing a red shirt, black shoes, blue jean shorts. He's ETOH and took a 10-8 on foot. Blasting Headed Northbound on 13th Street toward the CVS at 16th, advising he is on single 18 and single 19. And he also has a backpack with him. He took a purse with all her information inside of it as well as a large amount of cash. Apparently he sent at the location for the last two to three days helping with her things. And then he talked about wanting to shoot up the military.
Police codes explained
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Signal 32: Theft
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Location mentioned:
SW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
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