Customer assaulted after confronting suspected thief, Tucson AZ


An incident where a customer was punched in the face after telling a person he suspected of stealing to stop. The customer wants to file charges.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police South Division
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Transcript:
Rule 2[1] assault at 5115 East Valencia. I was going to be a customer here. He stated that he saw a (name withheld) that was stealing, and he decided to say something and the (name withheld) hit him in the face. He's denying meds. Ready, it's clear? We need to copy. We need to copy. I copied up the subject. They're still there. Can we just tell the complaint it to leave the area? I copy. 620. E2. Go ahead. It looks like per the desk. The caller wants to press charges and is stating that the subject is now leaving. Copy. Let them leave. We can still take a report. 7 4. 621.
Rule 2[1] assault at 5115 East Valencia. I was going to be a customer here. He stated that he saw a (name withheld) that was stealing, and he decided to say something and the (name withheld) hit him in the face. He's denying meds. Ready, it's clear? We need to copy. We need to copy. I copied up the subject. They're still there. Can we just tell the complaint it to leave the area? I copy. 620. E2. Go ahead. It looks like per the desk. The caller wants to press charges and is stating that the subject is now leaving. Copy. Let them leave. We can still take a report. 7 4. 621.
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Rule 2: Assault
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Location mentioned:
Near E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706
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