Suspect hiding at bar after false armed robbery call, St Paul MN
RobberyA call reported a man with a gun robbing a smoke shop near Western Avenue North and Thomas Avenue. Police later learned the call was likely a false diversion. The suspect appeared to be hiding inside the bathroom of the Nickel Bar nearby to divert officers.
Audio|Source: Saint Paul Police
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Transcript:
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2 and 266, I copy that you were in Route 2, Western Avenue North and Thomas Avenue.
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Caller stated that a man with a gun was holding up the smoke shop at the location.
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2350.
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School too.
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Good.
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I'm sure you're aware, but West is out at the Nickel Bar.
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We believe this suspect is hiding inside the bathroom trying to divert officers away.
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We saw those comments, so we'll check it out.
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Okay.
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274. 274.
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274.
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May,
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please.
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Happy.
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Please.
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Happy. Happy. Apollo 7, Mary and Thomas.
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For squads at the Nickel bar, we believe your suspect is calling dispatch to report a robbery complaint in central.
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Central squads are en route to Western and Thomas, but the suspect's phone is near the Nickel Bar.
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David.
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Take two on, I'm in the area.
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We each other for backup.
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Happy.
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2.1.
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321.
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221, the shop here is closed.
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Happy, shop is closed.
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We've got plenty of cars here.
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Happy, enough squads with the Nickel Bar.
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Location mentioned:
Western Ave N & Thomas Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103
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