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Suspect detained after theft at Cambridge TargetCambridge MA

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Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a shoplifting at the Target near Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge. A man took shampoo without paying and left the store. He was later stopped near the fire station and no longer had the stolen items. Officers confirmed the suspect’s description and reviewed possible trespass status.

Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:8
Transcript:
00:00
C Ten.
00:01
I just need to redirect you to a shoplifting that just occurred at the Target, near Massachusetts Ave.
00:07
Suspect left, went right out the store.
00:10
Was last seen in front of the Goodwill.
00:11
Male wearing a red hat, cream-colored vest with a blue sweater.
00:18
I'll update you with what was stolen in a moment.
00:22
Four has it.
00:25
Two ten coffee.
00:27
Suspect concealed some shampoo.
00:33
Okay.
00:36
Two ten has it.
00:38
Eleven hours clear.
00:40
Received sir, you're clear.
00:41
Fourteen fifty-two.
00:44
Four base, I'm going out with the subject in front of the fire station.
00:49
Okay, received.
00:50
You're in front of near Massachusetts Ave with that subject?
00:57
C12 is going to walk down towards the firehouse and put me off at the store.
01:02
Okay, good copy.
01:03
Thank you, sir.
01:04
You're off at Target.
01:05
Central 12 will be headed to backup for us.
01:08
Florida base.
01:11
Go ahead, sir.
01:13
What was the description again?
01:16
Male with a red hat, cream vest, blue sweater, concealed shampoo.
01:24
Copy.
01:26
Chief Jennifer.
01:28
Go ahead.
01:31
He doesn't have the merchandise anymore.
01:33
He was stopped in the vestibule.
01:36
Male, cream vest with dark sweater underneath and red beanie hat, white sneakers.
01:48
Yeah, this is him.
01:52
Well,
01:54
Bring him back here.
01:55
We may need to review trespass status.
02:02
Copy. C12 is going off.
02:05
Received.
02:08
Three to base.

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Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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