Officer investigates toy mistaken for firearm, Petersburg VA
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer in Petersburg, Virginia observed two males riding a four-wheeler near South Street Apartments and initially suspected one had a firearm, but it was found to be a toy. The individuals were warned and released.
Audio|Heard on: Petersburg Police
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00:54
Transcript:
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Two hundred and three behind a four-wheeler traveling on South Street.
00:13
Two males.
00:17
Checking to see. It looks like I thought I saw a firearm.
00:19
I'm checking, we're going into South Street Apartments just in the near back.
00:27
10-4[1], 205.
00:44
Two or three.
00:46
Disregard, kids just got their toys for Christmas.
00:50
Just giving them a warning.
00:53
Show me clear.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
South St, Petersburg, VA 23803
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