Elderly woman reports possible break-in attempt near Messer Rd, Barry County MI
Suspicious ActivityAn elderly woman living near Messer Rd and M-43 Highway reported hearing someone trip over her knocked-over trash can and then possibly attempting to enter her front door about 10 minutes earlier. She stayed on the line with dispatch and mentioned she had a pistol for protection while officers responded.
Audio|Source: Barry County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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M-43 Highway, 523-East M-43 Highway, cross of Carlton Center in Messer Road.
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I have a female on the line, believe somebody is trying to break into her residence.
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We're still getting further.
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We do have previous history, looks like with the same issue, elderly female.
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It's like going to be just west of Messer.
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The affirmative is just going to be on the north side, just past the curve for 43 in Carlton Center.
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is that she thought she heard someone trip over the trash can that had got knocked over outside.
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Sounds like that had happened around 1 o'clock and heard possibly someone trying to get in the front door about 10 minutes ago.
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The last call there was in September.
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One call was for banging metal noises and then five days later was for possible gunshots in the area.
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I'm clear.
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And she is advising she does have a pistol with her.
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Clear, you still have around the line?
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That's affirmative.
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Clear. When I get close, I'll just have her put it away.
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Clear 148. Would you like a second?
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Location mentioned:
Messer Rd & E Carlton Center Rd, Carlton Township, MI 49058
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