Possible hitchhiker seen walking along NY-17, Tioga County NY
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities received calls about a person walking along State Route 17 eastbound near mile marker 210, past the rest area. The individual, described as a woman in dark clothing, did not appear to be in distress and was reportedly attempting to get a ride after returning from a store. Both 911 and Department of Transportation personnel noted the situation, and it appeared to be a non-emergency involving a pedestrian seeking a ride.
Audio|Heard on: Tioga County Sheriff and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:21
Transcript:
00:00
911 call, State Route 17 eastbound in the area of mile marker 210 for the suspicious condition.
00:11
3C35 status location?
00:19
Ah.
00:27
17 eastbound.
00:30
C35, prepare to copy.
00:33
Go ahead.
00:35
C35,
00:37
it's going to be State Route 17 eastbound at mile marker 210.
00:41
Now we're reporting they're just past the rest area.
00:46
First initial 911 call reporting a person walking on the highway does not appear to be in distress.
00:53
No vehicles in the area was walking.
00:56
and dark clothing.
00:57
Second call from New York State DOT reporting the same person walking.
01:02
During the time of call, a female approached a male DOT employee asking if he needed anything.
01:09
She stated she was walking back to Smithboro after going to the store to get cigarettes.
01:16
She was attempting to get a ride.
01:20
DOT unable to provide assistance.
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Location mentioned:
NY-17, New York
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