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Heard on: Whatcom County Sheriff, Bellingham and Western Washington University Police · 4 days ago
01:15
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Both units, shoplift in progress at a store near Meridian St.
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There's a subject with a history of theft loading up a cart in the store currently in the men's department.
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Shoplifting suspect detained at Meridian store

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible shoplifting incident at a retail store near Meridian Street in Bellingham. A male suspect was observed loading items into a cart and was later detained by officers. No injuries were reported, and the situation appeared to be under control.

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Guide Meridian Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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