Security guard pepper sprayed during assault near Safeway, Hayward CA


A security guard near Safeway was assaulted with pepper spray by a suspect who fled toward Taco Bell. There was also a report of a male outside Citrus carrying a knife and earlier fire activity.
Audio|Source: Hayward Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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North-Ais. Holden the 242[1] at the Safeway was near Jackson.
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We had a fire on scene for this, and we're also holding the 1066 for the weapon.
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417[2] was harder.
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The male outside of the Citrus with a knife.
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And North Indians, for the 242[1] at Safeway, suspects fled to the Taco Bell, and the weapon used was pepper spray.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
242: Battery
[2]
417: Person brandishing a weapon (often a gun)
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Location mentioned:
Near W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544
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