Man attempts to set fire near West Farwell Avenue, Chicago IL
Fire & ArsonA man poured gasoline and tried to set a fire near West Farwell Avenue. He then walked north through an alley. Police made contact and found the fire attempt was not successful.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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Transcript:
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New and 24% of your arson just occurred near West Virgo.
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It's a male bystander fan that a male black with a white head van pulling a wagon, set fire on the other block and he's dancing.
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He flats, he quid through the alley, heading northbound.
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He's also pouring gas while he's walking.
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He may be mentally unstable, no further.
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2432. Do you have any unit near Pratt and Sheridan that could back up 2432? 22, 420.
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What unit's coming in?
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424. Is that 2420?
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2422. Okay, 2422.
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Once you're over there, also let me know if you all see this guy, he was last reported near West Farwell.
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Double 24, you can show it's going as well.
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We got you going in double 24.
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2422. 242-2-2-2.
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Yeah, we got handwaived by the caller and they said it was a failed attempt at setting a fire.
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So we made contact with the central offender.
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It didn't seem like they were doing anything.
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They're going to keep on the alley towards Morse from Flaw.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Farwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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