Man Attempts Vandalism at Utility Pole with Possible Weapon, Springfield MO


A man was seen at the northwest corner of Korean and Grant trying to pull wires out of a utility pole. He was wearing a black shirt and light gray sweatpants. His actions raised concerns that he might be armed with a knife.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
114. 114? Check person, Phelps and Maine, south of. T25. T25. Stelpson, Maine, south of. T22. You want a good one? It's 22. All right. I'm clear. 222[1] vandalism Korean grant northwest corner male trying to pull wires out of the pole blackmail black shirt light gray sweatpants possibly has a knife because of wires 225[2] please 222 please 22 24 good 224 pass this fall 517
114. 114? Check person, Phelps and Maine, south of. T25. T25. Stelpson, Maine, south of. T22. You want a good one? It's 22. All right. I'm clear. 222[1] vandalism Korean grant northwest corner male trying to pull wires out of the pole blackmail black shirt light gray sweatpants possibly has a knife because of wires 225[2] please 222 please 22 24 good 224 pass this fall 517
Police codes explained
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222: Vandalism
[2]
225: Request for backup/assistance
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Springfield, MO
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