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Heard on: Washington County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Mt. Vernon Fire Dispatch · 5 days ago
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Responding to the area of Route 177 and Covington Road,
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My partner is on the phone with a caller stating that he is being followed by a vehicle.
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Deputies check on possible vehicle following near Route 177

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated a possible attempted vehicle theft near Route 177 and Covington Road in Covington Township. A caller driving a red Ford Explorer reported being followed by a black Toyota 4Runner and believed the occupants may have been trying to steal his truck. The following vehicle later turned away, and the situation appeared to have resolved. The caller requested a callback in case the suspects returned.

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IL-177 & Covington Rd, Covington Township, IL 62271
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