Suspicious man seen entering university bookstore, Union NJ
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers observed a male resembling a suspect from prior esports arena thefts entering the Barnes & Noble bookstore at Kean University. A search was conducted inside the building, but the male was not found. Staff confirmed no employee matched the description.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Approximately five or six minutes ago, I observed a male enter the bookstore,
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resembling a male suspect from previous esports arena thefts.
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If you can pull up the cameras, try to see where he went, he's not in the bookstore.
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He is a black male with a beard,
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threads,
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I think a gray sweatshirt.
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Copy that.
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Good day, thank you.
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Thank you very much. Thank you.
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Thank you. Record is one for six.
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Okay.
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You'll be advised, I have the cameras in the sports area on.
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I also have the second and third floor of the building covered.
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I don't see anything at this time.
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I hold a slide.
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Give me that description, okay?
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Black male dress.
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Black male threads,
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beard,
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wearing, I believe it was a sweater or jacket.
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He isn't carrying any bags or anything like that.
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He entered the main doors of Barnes & Noble.
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I don't know where he went from there.
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I spoke with Barnes & Noble staff.
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They don't have anyone matching that description as an employee.
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I checked the first and second floors.
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They're clear.
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Can I do that?
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Eight one hold. E89 myself out.
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Okay.
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One unit, just do a sweep of the first floor,
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including the common area bathroom and the Barnes & Noble bathroom.
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And then another make the way up, talk, and work it down.
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189, I'll get you up first.
01:58
Okay.
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Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
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