Woman sheltered after reported domestic assault, Alton IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a domestic assault near the 700 block of Searing in Alton. A woman reported being strangled and grabbed by a man. She hid in a backyard before being given refuge at a house near Sanford Avenue.
Audio|Heard on: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
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00:57
Transcript:
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Heading to the 700 block of Searing, looking for a white Toyota.
00:10
Four.
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One.
00:17
And I'll look for (name withheld).
00:20
She's in the backyard of one of the houses on the 700 block.
00:25
Hiding from (name withheld) who just put his hands on her.
00:28
Says he strangled her, grabbed her by the chest.
00:36
Four is clear.
00:42
One's clear.
00:43
One to four.
00:49
Car one information.
00:51
She is at near Sanford Ave.
00:54
The owners of that home are going to allow her inside.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Sanford Ave, Alton, IL 62002
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