Deputies investigate vehicle not returned near Chapel Rd, Bluefield WV
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Motor Vehicle TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a call on Goodwin Chapel Road regarding a vehicle that had not been returned after the owner gave permission for someone to use it. The vehicle, a red 2008 Ford Focus with a black hood and rear-end damage, was reportedly seen near an old apartment building. It was later recovered. The incident appears to involve a possible failure to return a borrowed vehicle rather than a confirmed theft.
Audio|Heard on: Mercer County Public Safety Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
Mercer Control to any available unit, have a call on Goodwin Chapel Road off 460.
00:06
Caller states (name withheld) spoke to a Princeton police officer about a vehicle being stolen.
00:11
The officer advised that since permission was given to the subject, it cannot yet be reported as stolen.
00:17
However, the person has not yet returned the vehicle.
00:19
It's going to be a 2008 Ford Focus, red in color with a black hood.
00:23
The rear end has damage.
00:26
Seen on Goodwin Chapel about 3 minutes ago.
00:28
To go by an old apartment building.
00:31
(Name withheld) is now wanting to get the vehicle back.
00:35
It is (number withheld).
00:44
Six one control, I'll take care of it.
00:48
Copy sir, (number withheld).
00:58
Four six four one motion control.
01:01
Go ahead four.
01:04
Coming out Hwatha Street, follow up from structure fire this weekend.
01:09
It possibly got into the woods.
01:12
Copy that, (number withheld).
01:20
Six one control, you can clear going to chapel.
01:22
They recovered the vehicle here.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Chapel Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701
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