Tow driver attempted vehicle theft on Kinzie and Karlov, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a theft in progress at the intersection of West Kinzie Street and North Karlov Avenue in Chicago. A caller reported that a tow truck driver tried to take their vehicle without authorization and later threatened the caller during the dispute.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Next high priority is this theft in progress.
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Kinzie and Karlov, Karlov and Kinzie came out at fourteen fifteen hours.
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Tow driver just tried to scam (name withheld) and take their car.
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(Name withheld) called back saying a man is blocking the car with a brown Toyota RAV4 and started threatening the caller.
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Caller helped the other driver jumpstart their vehicle.
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Caller is now in a tow truck.
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Nothing further.
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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:
W Kinzie St & N Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
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