Suspicious Doorbell Ringer Prompts Police Check


A caller reported a person rang their doorbell claiming to offer a free roof inspection, which they found suspicious. They requested police to check the area.
Audio|Source: Lake County Public Safety
02:24
Transcript:
For this 6505 (name withheld), caller's not unseen, advised they had someone ring their doorbell and say they were there for a free roof inspection. She thought it was suspicious, so she wanted someone to check on it. What if you have a free unit, they can do an area, Jay? I also got off at 2 o'clock. 4219 West 23rd Avenue. Time out, 13, 18 hours. Chest pain. 9060 for chest pains, 4219 West 23rd Avenue. 9860 Central. 9860. You can stand down at one point one part. Moving out. Copy. In 96th, you can this regard. Avenue, time out, 14, 19 hours. List assist. Engine 4616, Meg 4868, traffic accident. 173 Street and the Cook Avenue. Timeout, 14, 19 hours. Traffic accident. Mr. 1635, I'm available for calls. Copy. Can you go up and do an area check 650-05 Ash Place for... A mail that rang the caller's doorbell and said he was there for a free roof inspection. She thought that was suspicious. Hopping a row.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ash Pl, Gary, IN 46403
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