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Attempted vehicle theft near Maryland Ave, Chicago IL

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audio iconWeapons
Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible attempted vehicle theft of a white Kia sedan near Maryland Ave. Two males dressed in black were reportedly involved, with mention of a potential weapon. A slowdown was later issued, indicating no immediate ongoing threat.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
Listen to dispatch call
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
214. 2.4-10.
00:04
2-4-10. 2-4-Tent.
00:05
Just at 2-Own CityWagon.
00:06
I press for the gun.
00:07
Near Maryland Ave.
00:08
Two males wearing all black attempting to steal cars.
00:11
A white Kia four-door.
00:12
They're trying to steal it now.
00:13
No presence zone. 7 in square.
00:16
2.4.
00:20
To see what you're going to say, really.
00:23
One thing. Thank you.
00:25
2.5, just heard that location moves.
00:29
So, too, Sam, near Maryland Ave.
00:33
7.4, thank you.
00:37
Okay.
00:40
215, 315.005.
00:41
1.5.104.
00:45
324.
00:48
324. 324.
00:51
Okay, call back squad.
00:54
Step 4.
00:59
2.13 show at least 14.
01:03
2.1.3, 74.
01:08
3.2.4 is no answer on the call back side.
01:19
If you could go slowdown, there's nobody else.
01:23
24. Units, two of you respond to the press with a gun, near Maryland Ave, you can take a slow down.
01:28
So I have to respond to the press with the gun and unit and so.

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Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

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