Police investigate possible vandalism at Lakeside mall, Sterling Heights MI
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VandalismAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible vandalism or property damage incident at a shopping mall in Sterling Heights. Several individuals were observed near the glass elevators and various stores, with descriptions noted including red, black, yellow, and blue clothing. Officers attempted to track the movement of the suspects through the mall. One of the subjects may have changed clothing during the response.
Audio|Heard on: Macomb County Police, Fire, and EMS
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03:40
Transcript:
00:00
MDOP suspects seen near the glass elevators by the concierge desk.
00:08
One suspect in a red sweatshirt with a lime green hat heading toward Macy's.
00:14
Another suspect wearing a black hoodie, light-colored jeans, and white tennis shoes.
00:22
Suspect moving toward the service drive.
00:24
Suspect near an unspecified area.
00:27
Excuse me, one in traffic.
00:33
I'll go down to lower level two.
00:40
Stand by.
00:41
Two suspects with a group near the elevators; still searching for one more suspect.
00:50
Units moving toward the second level doors.
00:59
Subject seen wearing a yellow and black coat.
01:03
Subject near the concierge desk.
01:05
He was with the suspects earlier but not currently.
01:10
Those two are not with him now.
01:14
Person in a yellow jacket walking toward the front area.
01:18
Question about location of clock room.
01:21
That’s good.
01:23
There are four individuals observed.
01:25
One wearing a large black and yellow coat.
01:27
Coat described with 'members only' on the back; they are with suspects but customers not involved.
01:34
Acknowledged, image received.
01:41
Attempting to identify group with two suspects.
01:48
Possible direction change toward southbound area.
01:56
Still attempting to determine details.
02:06
Coat marked 'members only' not one of those being sought.
02:15
Maybe one stayed behind.
02:20
Suspects now reported in front of clothing store Seven For All Mankind.
02:31
Individuals in yellow and blue coats observed nearby.
02:40
Activity noted near Emerald at Broadway area.
02:46
Left hand gesture seen near the same area.
02:54
Clarifying identity of person in yellow coat.
02:58
That person was previously with the suspects but is not currently.
03:23
One of the subjects involved in damage now wearing a yellow 'members only' coat.
03:30
Yellow coat changed to a blue leather coat with graphics on the back.
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:
Lakeside Cir, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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