Possible lock tampering reported near Winchester Pl, Fairview Heights IL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement responded to a caller near Winchester Place who reported an unknown man attempting to pick her door lock while claiming to be a maintenance worker. The person was later found to be conducting a legitimate maintenance check. No criminal activity was confirmed.
Audio|Heard on: St. Clair IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:51
Transcript:
00:00
You respond to near Winchester Place.
00:02
Caller advised someone's knocking on their door trying again.
00:05
He states he's maintenance.
00:07
But the caller did not order any maintenance and does not know who he is.
00:12
10-4, we're out from Ruby in 50.
00:15
2130, I can reroute to that from Americana Circle, Fairview Heights.
00:21
2131 from 195, you can disregard.
00:22
I'll also be in rough kind of circle.
00:25
10-4.
00:26
Caller advised the suspect was attempting to pick the lock on the door.
00:30
A male wearing a green blazer and blue cap.
00:34
Say what?
00:36
2150 open 1B please.
00:38
2130 clear from all and route to Winchester.
00:42
Yes.
00:43
2145 finish playing over please.
00:45
3908 3908.
00:47
Say what?
00:49
Secure 1B.
00:50
Very tight.
00:51
Okay.
00:52
Clear from all and out to Winchester.
00:54
10-4. One hundred and thirty-eight officer.
00:57
Ten four caller advice. He's outside knocking on the door again.
01:00
One hundred and ninety-five.
01:01
Ten four.
01:02
Caller saying the suspect's now downstairs in the apartment.
01:07
Suspect went into another apartment.
01:11
10-4.
01:13
I'll send contact when I get a cover unit.
01:16
10-4. Also be advised, the original caller said they had a valid concealed carry permit.
01:25
Caller advised they secured the firearm as instructed.
01:29
10-1. Come on, everyone.
01:31
I'll be going out to Winchester.
01:32
Ten four. Twenty-one forty-one 80, ten 1000.
01:36
This is not sure.
01:38
Ten four. Two thousand 100 and forty-five, are you in service?
01:42
Ten four, clear now.
01:44
Ten four. One hundred and 30.
01:45
Go ahead.
01:46
Other units can disregard—it was a maintenance check.
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.
Location mentioned:
Winchester Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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