Dispute reported at Merle Hay Mall with language barrier, Des Moines IA


Police received a call about a possible dispute or fight at Merle Hay Mall. The caller spoke Arabic and there was a language barrier. An interpreter is helping to understand the situation.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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302, I got an unknown problem with a language barrier.
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near Merle Hay Rd at the Merle Hay Mall.
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Called in by a 911 only phone.
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Looks like we got an Arabic-speaking male on the line right now.
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Just trying to get an interpreter to uncover further for you.
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Copy. Copy.
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Go to you.
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Go ahead. Go ahead. Interpreter on the line is still talking with the Arabic male.
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Something about a fight or dispute, still trying to gather further for you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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