Clarified vehicle misunderstanding near Higgins Ave, Chicago IL
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Other CrimesAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a possible vehicle break-in near W Higgins Ave and N Melvina Ave. It was later clarified that neighbors had misunderstood the situation — the person thought to be breaking into a car was actually the vehicle owner. The owner reportedly has video footage of the event but currently lacks access to it. A description of the possible involved vehicle may be given when the footage is accessible.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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01:8
Transcript:
00:00
The caller, guys.
00:02
This last caller, (name withheld), is in that silver Volkswagen.
00:08
16th, put me on scene, and the Volkswagen actually belongs to the owner of the vehicle reported as broken into.
00:21
16th Santa, we'll have you on scene.
00:23
Yes.
00:24
He's inside that silver Volkswagen.
00:32
Sixteen ten, for your information, we have no description of the vehicle.
00:38
They were mistaken and thought that the owner was the one breaking into the vehicle.
00:42
That was my location.
00:44
Yes, it looks like the neighbors probably had it wrong.
00:48
The last communication came from him saying he was inside the silver vehicle and his red vehicle was broken into.
00:56
The owner has the incident recorded on camera but currently cannot access it.
01:02
When access is restored, a description of the possible offender’s vehicle will be provided.
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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:
W Higgins Ave & N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
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