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Possible catalytic converter theft near Ridge and HollywoodChicago IL

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N Ridge Ave & W Hollywood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of grinding noises near Ridge Avenue and Hollywood Avenue in Chicago. The sounds were suspected to be connected to a catalytic converter theft near Wayne Life Center.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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00:41
Transcript:
00:00
There's a disturbance raised in Hollywood.
00:01
Hollywood and Ridge is reporting that they hear grinding sounds or noise in the area.
00:08
They don't see anything but think it may be some catalytic converter being stolen.
00:16
Ten four, I'll swing by again.
00:19
Twenty-three on the way.
00:22
Ten four, thank you.
00:23
Twenty-three.
00:29
2023, is this the same call from earlier?
00:34
I'll check.
00:35
It was in the same area, Ridge and Hollywood.
00:40
It was Wayne Life Center.

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N Ridge Ave & W Hollywood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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