Officers detain man after suspicious activity near 17th St, Tucson AZ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of a man walking alone in the desert area east of I‑19 near E 17th St in Tucson. Officers observed the man carrying an orange tote bag and wearing a black hat, maroon shirt, and blue jeans. He was located and detained without incident.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police South Division
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02:33
Transcript:
00:00
Male subject in his twenties, black hair 56, 130,
00:03
a black hat, brown sweatshirt, and black and red shoes.
00:11
Male subject seen in the desert, east of I-19,
00:14
black hat, black shirt, blue jeans, carrying an orange bag.
00:18
It looks like he has red shoes on.
00:23
(number withheld) just sent a picture out, he was carrying an orange tote bag as well.
00:35
That matches, including the shirt underneath his maroon swipe shirt.
00:44
Therefore, where is he headed?
00:51
Kind of walking in a southeastern direction.
00:56
Walking towards the usual area, Highway.
01:02
Now he's probably parallel to Louisiana.
01:06
But he's continuing south.
01:07
Can someone get down to Nebraska?
01:11
I'm not 3.5-0.
01:12
Get around.
01:13
I'm not the leg of nine.
01:19
Zero 46.
01:22
1047.
01:23
Did you get the photo?
01:27
It matches.
01:31
One zero forty seven.
01:37
Probably now passing Wyoming, maybe a little bit south, again first person to Nebraska.
01:48
Pulled up right there, just make sure he doesn't take that little easement towards you.
01:57
Jeffers.
01:58
He turned eastbound into the easement.
02:00
He should be coming out at 17th.
02:02
He’s about 30 yards out.
02:07
Go off of Wyoming.
02:14
For contacting.
02:19
1.040.
02:25
They’re detaining him now.
02:27
Let’s split-forth.
02:28
He’s detained.
02:29
1.40.
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Location mentioned:
E 17th St, Tucson, AZ
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