Man shoplifts at Walgreens, flees by vehicle, Charleston WV


Dispatch audio reports a shoplifting at a Walgreens in Kanawha City. The caller says a heavyset man was shoplifting and left the store. He got into a vehicle and drove toward Kanawha City Mall. Responders are being notified and asking for more details.
Audio|Source: Kanawha County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Having a call with the Walgreens in Kanawha City. They're saying a heavier set man was just inside the store shoplifting[1]. He just left the store. We're trying to get further information. (name withheld), we're en route from South Park. 45. Up from 112 being rocked that. You'll be able to let be clear. 104.11, you copy. 104. I'll go ahead and continue. That's copy. They're advising he got into a vehicle and left towards Kanawha City Mall. The caller's at the phone down. We're trying to get further information about the description.
Having a call with the Walgreens in Kanawha City. They're saying a heavier set man was just inside the store shoplifting[1]. He just left the store. We're trying to get further information. (name withheld), we're en route from South Park. 45. Up from 112 being rocked that. You'll be able to let be clear. 104.11, you copy. 104. I'll go ahead and continue. That's copy. They're advising he got into a vehicle and left towards Kanawha City Mall. The caller's at the phone down. We're trying to get further information about the description.
Police codes explained
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[1]
shoplifting: Theft of merchandise from a retail store
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Location mentioned:
Kanawha City, Charleston, WV 25304
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