Backpack theft reported at Memorial Union terrace

Heard on: Dane WI Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Memorial Union, (number withheld) Langham Street.

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Got a booking manager out back on the terrace with a man that stole a backpack.

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Currently he's being a little loud.

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I heard him on over the phone.

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No weapons that he can see.

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He did have a pair of tree trimmers shears.

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They're over in the bushes, not currently in his possession.

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Again, need staff along with the subject out back.

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He's wearing a Salisbury hockey jersey, I guess.

00:28

Hi, Tree. I copy.

00:29

Would you tell us, can you see which side of the terrace they're on? West or east?

00:34

I'll get a better location for you.

00:35

Give me a moment.

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They're right near this stage, north side of the stage.

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Five three, perfect.

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Thank you. I'm 23.

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23.

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75, I'll be in the area with 53.

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74.

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And 53, just be advised, subject did remove some of his outer clothing layers and threw them.

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Doesn't seem to be causing much more distress than that.

6/16/2026 06:18 AM

Theft

Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible backpack theft at a campus union terrace area. Staff reported a man who allegedly took a backpack and was being loud, but no weapons were seen. He had previously left a pair of tree trimmer shears in nearby bushes and later removed and threw some outer clothing. Officers responded to locate the person near the outdoor stage area and check the situation.

Backpack theft reported at Memorial Union terrace

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