Man lights rubbish for warmth at rapid transit stop, Shaker Heights OH
A man at the Van Aken District rapid transit stop was reported lighting rubbish on fire and putting it out with his feet. When police arrived, there were no active flames. The man said he was cold and lit the rubbish for warmth. He was advised by police and planned to leave soon by bus.
Audio|Source: Shaker Heights Police Dispatch
02:41
Transcript:
00:00
It's going to be at the rapid stop called in by security.
00:03
There's a man setting things on fire and then putting them out with his feet.
00:08
No actual flames.
00:09
Currently, it's a male wearing light blue pants, black coat with a hoodie and black shoes.
00:13
Which rapid stop?
00:16
I copy.
00:18
It's on radio. You can attach me.
00:22
Hi Cotias, just a man sitting in the rapid stop at the Van Aken District.
00:28
Okay.
00:33
9 5, it is there, location.
00:38
Thanks.
00:45
6-1, we've got to run. We past 6-12.
00:52
See, video, 2K.
00:55
Copy.
01:01
Initiates the radio, T3.
01:03
Copy.
01:06
44 same sure, sir.
01:09
Copy.
01:11
Not until, sir.
01:14
Copy.
01:16
Copy.
01:19
Radio appeal, two males.
01:22
Okay.
01:23
Okay.
01:24
Hold on when you ready, male on a question.
01:28
Go ahead.
01:34
Sam, Sam,
01:36
(name withheld).
01:47
(name withheld), he is a 40-year-old male.
01:50
He is showing a valid ID, height, married.
01:53
Four.
01:57
He is going to be with that third height for theft.
02:03
No four. Four.
02:04
Thank you. He is looking at an announcement for badge.
02:12
No response.
02:14
Kathy?
02:20
92AV radio.
02:23
927. All right,
02:29
The man is a little unsteady. We advised him about burning. He was cold and set fire to some rubbish.
02:37
He is going to check okay.
02:39
He will be catching the bus and will leave the area shortly.
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Location mentioned:
Near Tuttle Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
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