Man stepping into traffic near Main and Gilbert, Mesa AZ
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, police responded to reports of an older man stepping into traffic near East Main Street and Gilbert Road in Mesa. The man was reportedly panhandling or causing a roadway hazard at a red light.
Audio|Heard on: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
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00:51
Transcript:
00:00
20 and second break for Gilbert and Main.
00:02
It's coming in as a 585[1], but it looks more like a 900[2].
00:09
(name withheld) 19.
00:15
(name withheld) 19 on the kitchen auto district.
00:17
It's going to be East Main Street and Gilbert Road.
00:19
There's an older male stepping in front of vehicles at the red light, possibly causing a hazard.
00:29
Looks like it might be someone panhandling or asking for food.
00:35
It's a male, 70s.
00:38
Wearing a black and maroon long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, gray short hair.
00:43
He was standing on the northwest corner near McDonald's.
00:49
(name withheld) 19-I copy, I can't get here for us.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
585: Disabled vehicle or roadway hazard requiring police assistance.
[2]
900: Emergency response for welfare check, unknown trouble, medical issue, or person in mental distress.
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Location mentioned:
E Main St & Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
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