Theft and assault reported at Walgreens on Kedzie, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible theft and assault at a Walgreens near South Kedzie Avenue. A person known for previous thefts allegedly stole merchandise, refused to leave the store, and reportedly assaulted a pharmacist. Multiple calls described a disturbance at the location.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 13
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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For the units at nine, we have a theft that just occurred.
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Just hit the board Walgreens near Kedzie.
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(name withheld) is calling.
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A habitual offender known for stealing merchandise took merchandise and left.
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Now the person is back inside refusing to leave.
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Units in nine, citywide.
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Several calls at the Walgreens came over originally as a disturbance.
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Near South Kedzie, person refusing to leave.
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Now they're saying the person stole something and is assaulting the pharmacist.
00:33
Being aggressive and stealing.
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They're describing the person as about 45 years old.
Disclaimer:
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.
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