Suspect flees after theft near Lewis Center intersection, Lewis Center OH
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TheftA caller witnessed a theft near the intersection of Coles and Lewis Center roads. The suspect fled in a silver Ford Taurus heading south on highway 23. Police followed the vehicle and confirmed the theft. The vehicle was later traced to a registered owner in Licking County.
Audio|Heard on: Delaware County Public Safety
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03:41
Transcript:
00:00
Caller says they witnessed a theft at the light near Coles and Lewis Center.
00:11
Suspect got into a vehicle.
00:15
Vehicle described as a silver Ford Taurus heading south on US Highway 23 from Coles.
00:22
Police units followed up on the vehicle.
00:27
Go ahead.
00:29
This is not the store calling, correct?
00:32
Correct. Caller was a passerby.
00:36
Copy.
00:37
Traffic stop conducted.
00:43
Acknowledged.
00:45
Location details provided.
00:48
Copy.
00:50
Further location details provided.
00:54
Car camera activated.
00:58
Copy that.
01:07
Suspect vehicle still being followed off Highway 23.
01:14
Affirmed it's a silver Ford Taurus possibly.
01:20
Copy.
01:23
Officers will be in the area near highway 23 and route 750, will contact at Coles.
01:43
Proceed with situation accordingly.
01:51
Acknowledged.
01:57
Officer walking in the city.
01:58
Cannot cancel checks.
02:01
Copy.
02:06
Further coordination ongoing.
02:11
Check parking areas.
02:16
Confirm with vehicle.
02:19
Copy.
02:25
Time noted.
02:27
Go ahead.
02:30
No way out.
02:31
You can probably cancel.
02:34
Copy, location near highway 715 and 23.
02:40
Check complete.
02:42
Okay.
02:45
Copy.
02:50
Are there still updates on the suspect vehicle from the theft?
03:00
Routes 223 and 270.
03:06
Communication ended.
03:09
Officer inquiring about the situation.
03:19
Staff confirming that there was a theft.
03:37
Vehicle traced back to a registered owner in Licking County.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
US-23 & Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43015
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