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Attempted robbery during online sale on Wentworth AveChicago IL

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audio iconRobbery
S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible assault and attempted robbery during an online sale near South Wentworth Avenue. The caller reported that two male suspects with dreadlocks, one wearing a blue mask and gray checkered coat, tried to take their money and phone. The caller left the scene before officers arrived.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
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00:22
Transcript:
00:00
Units, we have an assault just occurred.
00:03
Near South Wentworth Avenue.
00:06
Caller states they were attempting to buy a gaming console from Facebook Marketplace.
00:10
Two male suspects attempted to steal the caller's money and phone.
00:14
Suspects have dreadlocks; one wore a blue mask and a gray checkered coat.
00:19
Caller is no longer on the line, returning home.
00:22
Nothing further.

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Location mentioned:
S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

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