Man threatens store clerk with knife near Wabash Ave, Chicago IL
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a man armed with a knife near South Wabash Avenue in Chicago. The man allegedly threatened people and attempted to stab a store clerk at a Dunkin' Donuts before leaving toward Harrison and Michigan. No injuries were reported. Initial reports also mentioned a possible firearm, but no gun was seen.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Getting two calls for a person with a knife near South Wabash, male wearing a blue jacket.
00:05
Subject had a knife and was making threats to people, last seen heading toward Harrison and Michigan.
00:11
Now stating he tried to stab the clerk at Dunkin' Donuts.
00:15
He’s wearing orange and red attire.
00:18
The clerk was not injured.
00:19
Nothing further.
00:25
Do I have any tech units available?
00:35
164, Charlie.
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164 Charlie, are you available for jobs?
00:42
10-4.
00:44
All right, this person with a knife call initially came in as a person with a gun.
00:49
The caller did not see a gun.
00:50
They just suspected it.
00:52
But it’s the same description for the person with the knife, male with blue jacket.
00:57
It also came in as male in red and orange attire.
01:01
Last seen heading toward Harrison and Michigan.
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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:
S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
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