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Accidental alarm at Lester School, Downers Grove IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Indianapolis Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516

As discussed during the dispatch call, an alarm was activated at Lester School on Indianapolis Avenue. It was determined to be an accidental activation.

Audio|Heard on: Southeast DuPage County Police and Fire
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00:11
Transcript:
00:00
Oh, that's a Sigma Five at Lester School on Indianapolis Avenue for general burglar alarm.
00:07
On call three.
00:10
(name withheld) said he set it off by accident.

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Location mentioned:
Indianapolis Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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