Person reportedly chased on foot near 18th and Dewey, Parkersburg WV
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units in Parkersburg responded to a possible suspicious activity after a 911-only phone caller reported being chased on foot near 18th and Dewey streets. The caller’s location shifted several times, and multiple follow-up calls suggested that the person was seen near a restaurant on Seventh Street. Video footage from a residential camera also showed an individual matching the caller’s description wearing a red hoodie and patterned pants. No further confirmation of the incident or suspect was available at the time of the call.
Audio|Heard on: Parkersburg and Vienna Public Safety, West Virginia State Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:17
Transcript:
00:00
We have an unknown problem,
00:02
possibly near 18th and Dewey.
00:04
Caller stating (name withheld) is at 8th and Lynn, but pinging on a 911-only phone in the area of 19th and Plum.
00:13
Caller now stating being at 18th and Dewey.
00:16
Caller stating being chased on foot by a vehicle.
00:20
Caller advising cannot stop.
00:37
Both units just advised now the 17th stating caller is around a restaurant on Seventh Street.
00:50
Off part.
00:54
Now the caller stating passing that same restaurant on Seventh Street.
00:58
We're trying to get a description.
00:59
Caller not very forthcoming with the call taker.
01:03
This is something for 46 down here.
01:07
Copy.
01:15
Central 46, just advised.
01:18
At the beginning of the call, caller was pinging in the alley between Plum and 19th Street.
01:30
Officer will be around there.
01:31
There's nobody here at Lemmy's.
01:43
Caller is saying wearing a red hoodie and red pants.
01:48
Possibly male, about 19 years old.
01:50
Another caller stating they could see the person on a ring cam.
01:56
We're trying to get further information.
02:05
Second caller stating location near 18th Street.
02:11
Sees the person on the ring cam.
02:13
Person wearing black and red pajamas, red hoodie.
02:16
White on the back with black shoes, blonde hair.
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:
18th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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