Possible shoplifting concern at west side Walgreens, Charleston WV
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, an employee at a Walgreens near Washington Street West in Charleston reported a person wearing black clothing inside the store. The person was previously known for shoplifting, but there was no confirmed theft at the time of the report. Authorities noted that no active crime appeared to be occurring.
Audio|Heard on: Kanawha WV Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Near Washington Street West, the Walgreens across from Edgewood and Springdale.
00:06
Caller is an employee.
00:08
There is a person wearing all black clothing still in the store.
00:14
They have previously shoplifted in the past.
00:16
The caller does not know if anything has been taken yet today.
00:18
Still requesting response.
00:19
Go ahead.
00:22
Four Metro, they are not actively committing a crime.
00:24
We ran that by (number withheld).
00:27
Ten four.
00:29
Metro to (number withheld).
00:32
Metro car (number withheld).
00:36
Eighteen Metro, go ahead.
00:39
We have a possible shoplifting call at the west side Walgreens.
00:41
There is a person in the store who has previously shoplifted.
00:45
They do not believe anything has been taken today.
00:48
What do you advise?
00:51
Are they trespassing?
00:54
They did not say.
00:56
I do not believe so.
00:59
Unless they steal something, you can clear it.
01:03
Ten four, ten forty-nine.
Disclaimer:
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:
Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25302
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