No theft confirmed after shoplifting report, Johnson City NY
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a possible shoplifting at JCPenney in Johnson City. Two individuals were initially suspected, but after investigation it was determined that they left the items behind and no theft occurred.
Audio|Heard on: Broome County Public Safety (P25)
Listen to dispatch call
03:57
Transcript:
00:00
We responded to JCPenney.
00:01
I was on the line with one of the employees.
00:03
She was reporting two people in the store suspected of shoplifting.
00:07
We were on the phone getting more information.
00:08
She disconnected, saying that she would call back.
00:10
I'm not sure if they approached her.
00:12
One male in his forties, wearing khaki pants and a gray hoodie, and a female wearing a brown or white checkered coat.
00:27
Okay, this is Johnson City Headquarters.
00:34
Seven 929 , (name withheld).
00:44
Caller, meet me please.
00:46
I'm going to be on the west side exit of JCPenney's.
00:56
Seven eight four, I'm sorry.
00:57
You're at the west side where?
01:03
Eight four, from where's the caller?
01:07
Seven eight four, I have her on the line, but she's nervous about approaching you because the man yelled at her.
01:12
Whoever you’re with, she says it's the right person.
01:17
Okay, did they commit the larceny?
01:23
Three hundred, (number withheld).
01:24
Coming down Main Street.
01:25
Where's that caller at? I can hear her.
01:30
She's currently an employee in the men's clothing department.
01:39
Let's try threatening.
01:40
Copy.
01:42
You show me today.
01:46
One (number withheld).
01:53
Seven eight four.
01:59
Johnson City cars, is anyone headed towards the mall to assist 784? Officer Heidi 169 is en route from Anglers.
02:13
Could be both cars.
02:15
One (number withheld).
02:23
Eighty four.
02:27
The complainant says that the person you're out with is who she suspected of shoplifting, but she is not sure if he actually did or not.
02:37
Ten four.
02:40
She is nervous to come and speak to you, so I can find a meeting point if you need to talk to her.
02:46
Are these guests allowed to leave?
02:54
Don't know because I don't know if it's been determined if they did or did not take anything.
02:58
She's not sure.
03:02
They're still in the store.
03:05
Or you can release them.
03:06
If they're going to be uncooperative, we're not going to be able to help them out.
03:14
Six five three, I have that female back on the phone.
03:16
Can I transfer her through to zone two?
03:20
Zone three phone, please.
03:22
Copy.
03:28
I'm going to be towards the west exit on the parking lot that faces Dick’s.
03:37
Yes.
03:43
784. Eight four.
03:49
After she hung up with me,
03:52
the people had left the items behind.
03:54
So she's saying there was no theft and that they can be let go.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
601-635 Harry L Dr Ste 99, Johnson City, NY 13790
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