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Male rocking on curb with possible knife at gaviota and firstLong Beach CA

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Gaviota Ave & 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802

Police were called to Gaviota Avenue and First Street for a male sitting on the curb rocking back and forth while holding a possible butcher knife. The man did not threaten anyone and no victim was seen. The subject was last seen on the southeast corner but has since left the area.

Audio|Heard on: Long Beach Police Dispatch
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03:37
Transcript:
00:41
The male sitting on the curb rocking back and forth with a 417[1] Adam.
00:45
If I think he did hold it up to the sky, didn't threaten anyone.
00:50
There's no victim in the CP left area.
00:59
A little further on the 417[1] Adam first in Gaviota, the male black late 20s wearing a light green or gray suit.
01:07
You're saying the 417[1] Adam is possibly a butcher knife.
01:25
They're advising the subjects on the southeast corner.
01:29
The CP left the area no longer sees the subject.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
417: Person brandishing or displaying a weapon, typically a gun, in a threatening or dangerous manner.

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Location mentioned:
Gaviota Ave & 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802

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