Arson reported; suspect fled on foot, Indianapolis IN


Callers reported an arson near North Meridian St. Dispatchers said the suspect ran on foot east toward Pennsylvania and was not seen by officers. The radio also mentioned three people and a gun and requested arson detectives to respond.
Audio|Source: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police
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Transcript:
Put me out on directive patrol near South Illinois St until 1100. Clear. Dispatch says the suspect still unseen. Patrol 138, go ahead. I was able to try and get the run to come up. Just have one more car since there's three people involved with a gun. Another car to start 8850 at Field Drive. 136. At 6:06. Control Baker 161. I think we're going to label this as an arson. If you could have arson detective TX me, please. Clear. You have some records of steps in progress for near North Meridian St. Suspect fled on foot, last seen heading eastbound toward Pennsylvania. No further description.
Put me out on directive patrol near South Illinois St until 1100. Clear. Dispatch says the suspect still unseen. Patrol 138, go ahead. I was able to try and get the run to come up. Just have one more car since there's three people involved with a gun. Another car to start 8850 at Field Drive. 136. At 6:06. Control Baker 161. I think we're going to label this as an arson. If you could have arson detective TX me, please. Clear. You have some records of steps in progress for near North Meridian St. Suspect fled on foot, last seen heading eastbound toward Pennsylvania. No further description.
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Near N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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