Man collects cans for bus fare after alleged shoplifting, West Seneca NY
Other Non-Crime EventA man at the Aldi's near Harlem Road was accused of shoplifting but was actually collecting cans to buy a bus ticket. He was given some money to pay for the bus and is leaving the area.
Audio|Source: West Seneca Police CH 1
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Transcript:
I'll have you back 22[2], Aldi's 865, Harlem Road for the shoplifting.Describe as a white male with a red shirt.He left northbound on Harlem Road, driving a Blackick SUV.That's the only description we have.25[3].27[4], Rita.Go ahead. Go ahead.The gentleman was picked for cans in order to purchase a bus fare.He was gifted a couple of dollars to purchase his bus fare and will be on his way and have an FTA[1] bus shortly.Cards will be clear.
I'll have you back 22[2], Aldi's 865, Harlem Road for the shoplifting.Describe as a white male with a red shirt.He left northbound on Harlem Road, driving a Blackick SUV.That's the only description we have.25[3].27[4], Rita.Go ahead. Go ahead.The gentleman was picked for cans in order to purchase a bus fare.He was gifted a couple of dollars to purchase his bus fare and will be on his way and have an FTA[1] bus shortly.Cards will be clear.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
FTA: Failure to Appear (likely used here as 'Fare To Acquire' bus, not a crime code)
[2]
22: Return to station or scene
[3]
25: Unknown code (possibly referencing a unit)
[4]
27: Unknown code (possibly referencing a unit)
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Location mentioned:
Near Harlem Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
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