Confirmed arson near LeClear; suspect fled west, Chicago IL


Radio dispatch about a confirmed arson near South LeClear. The audio describes a thin-built male in black and a ski mask who fled westbound and items found near South Leamington that may contain accelerant. Callers also reported an unrelated fight near South Albany, and responders discussed coordination and callbacks.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
03:27
Transcript:
Dispatch reports a confirmed arson near South LeClear with no injuries. Suspect described as a thin-built male wearing all black clothing and a ski mask who fled westbound. A secondary scene is near South Leamington alley where a water bottle and a bag with suspected accelerant were found. The suspect may have left in a white Acura or fled on foot. Separately, callers reported an outdoor fight near South Albany involving a male and a female. Units were coordinating and requesting callbacks (number withheld).
Dispatch reports a confirmed arson near South LeClear with no injuries. Suspect described as a thin-built male wearing all black clothing and a ski mask who fled westbound. A secondary scene is near South Leamington alley where a water bottle and a bag with suspected accelerant were found. The suspect may have left in a white Acura or fled on foot. Separately, callers reported an outdoor fight near South Albany involving a male and a female. Units were coordinating and requesting callbacks (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near S Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
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