Person threatens customers with weapon near North Orleans, Chicago IL
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AssaultAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of an apparent assault near North Orleans Street in Chicago. A person inside the vestibule of a hardware store was said to be threatening customers with a box cutter, smoking, and carrying a large suitcase. The suspect later appeared to leave the area walking westbound on Huron Street. No injuries or further details were confirmed at the time.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
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02:55
Transcript:
00:00
Unit 118, got an assault in progress near North Orleans.
00:02
Stopped in progress near North Wells.
00:15
You guys are hiding a theft in progress near North Wells from a male wearing a hoodie, blanket, and gray clothing.
00:22
He's stealing in the store though.
00:33
Just for info, that person's walking westbound on Huron carrying a drink.
01:10
All right, help me out with the assault in progress now.
01:13
Near North Orleans, a person in the vestibule of Ace Hardware threatening customers with a box cutter and smoking in the vestibule.
01:19
Short person wearing dark clothing with a large suitcase inside the building.
02:51
All right, let me get another car with 1823 over near North Orleans.
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Location mentioned:
N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654
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