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Red Hyundai Sonata found unoccupied near Washington BlvdChicago IL

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audio iconMotor Vehicle Theft
W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644

As discussed during the dispatch call, a red 2011 Hyundai Sonata reported possibly stolen was tracked moving west from near West Madison Street. It was later found parked and unoccupied near 5038 West Washington Boulevard.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
Listen to dispatch call
02:8
Transcript:
00:00
Just for information, there is an LPR[1] hit going westbound from near West Madison Street.
00:05
It's a 2011 Hyundai Sonata red in color with a plate number of (number withheld).
00:14
Just for information.
00:17
Ten four. And for units on the zone from near West Madison going westbound, 2011 red Hyundai Sonata with a plate of (number withheld).
00:27
It's just steel.
00:28
If anyone sees it, let us know.
00:34
Zero two Sam.
00:38
Oh two Sam.
00:42
About a minute ago, it went northbound on Laramie from Madison.
00:49
Alright, about a minute ago that vehicle was last seen going northbound on Laramie from Madison.
00:57
Five three one.
01:00
Two 531. Yes, I do have a callback if you hear the car stop out, please.
01:06
Yeah, we'll try to call back somebody.
01:11
Alright, 2531.
01:13
We got a voicemail twice.
01:16
Go for it, sir.
01:22
Fifteen 23.
01:24
Awesome two three.
01:28
But we're in front of near Washington Blvd.
01:32
It's parked.
01:33
We're going to approach receive this unoccupied stop.
01:37
Alright, the vehicle that I just called out.
01:39
I'll put you on it.
01:43
Austin 13, I'm pulling up soon.
01:45
Thirteen, you're pulling up too? Come for us.
01:52
Fifteen foot twenty-three is unoccupied.
01:56
Alright, come for us.
01:59
We'll run the plate and see if the owner information is on there, and then we'll try to call them.
02:07
Ten four, thank you.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
LPR: Automated license plate recognition system alert or notification.

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Location mentioned:
W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644

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