Male suspect pulls knife in Longview store robbery, Longview WA


A male suspect in his 50s entered a store in Longview and pulled a knife on the cashier while trying to steal boots. He fled on foot toward 15th and Maple. Later, the suspect returned the boots and was contacted by police officers.
Audio|Source: Cowlitz County Public Safety, Columbia County Law Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Longview, David,
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2 for robbery just occurred,
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uh,
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Ross.
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David 1, in the area.
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David 2.
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The time to wait in five minutes, a male subject pulled a knife on the cashier while he was taking a pair of boots.
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He then left on foot, currently at 15th and Maple. He's described as a male in his 50s. We're in a green, safety, high reflective coat, blue jeans.
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And he's, again, currently at 15th and Maple.
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It wasn't...
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Three David Long we have out with us.
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Three, either.
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And two.
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Maybe two.
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One day, one county stopping.
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David, one.
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(number withheld).
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Reiki.
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Morning, David Q, County, I'll be out with other Longview units, 15th and Maple.
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David, Kim.
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David 1, we have an employee that called in there stating the male is returning the boots, so it doesn't sound like he stole anything.
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We're out with the subject and the boots.
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Received.
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David 1 is en route to the store.
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Location mentioned:
Near Triangle Shopping Center, Longview, WA 98632
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