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Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1 · 1 day ago
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Let me start for the suspicious person, (number withheld) University Avenue at the Family Dollar.
00:05
Gets advised on FD, there is a homeless male trying to light some fire.
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Deputies check on person near University Ave store

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As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities looked into a possible suspicious person near a discount store on University Avenue in Des Moines. The individual was reportedly attempting to ignite an object, but there were no visible flames at the time. The person later appeared to walk away from the area. The situation may have been related to a public safety alert, and no injuries were reported.

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University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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