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Officers confirm object was a cane near West Broad St

Heard on: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
02:38
00:00
At this Sunoco about a minute ago,
audio iconSuspicious Person
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
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As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to reports of a male at a gas station near West Broad Street possibly carrying a rifle. After investigation, the object was confirmed to be a cane, and no threat was found. Officers and a helicopter unit made contact with the individual to ensure the area was safe.

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