Shoplifting suspect seen with blade near Fast Track, Hartford CT
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of shoplifting near New Park Avenue. The suspect, carrying a rainbow backpack, was seen near the Fast Track platform after stealing items from Stop and Shop and was reportedly carrying a long blade resembling a sword, but was not threatening anyone.
Audio|Heard on: Hartford CT Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Can you secure near New Park Avenue? It came in as a larceny.
00:03
Called in by loss prevention, (name withheld) says a suspect with a rainbow backpack, all black clothing and a bonnet.
00:08
The suspect is described as heavy set. The suspect is standing by the Fast Track after stealing items out of Stop and Shop.
00:14
They are reporting the suspect has a long blade that looks like a sword in their hand.
00:18
The suspect is not threatening anybody with it, just holding it.
00:22
Near New Park Avenue in that area for that suspect at 1320.
00:33
Roger. And if there's a 3rd car that could break away, just in case for New Park Ave.
00:43
Everyone on the left of us will head that way.
00:46
12,
00:51
We'll head that way as well.
00:53
Copy.
00:57
The last update for New Park was that the suspect appeared to be sitting on the Fast Track platform.
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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:
New Park Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
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