Armed man seen on West Fairground Street in Marion


A man with dreadlocks wearing a T-shirt was seen walking west on West Fairground Street from North Maine in Marion, Ohio. He may have a firearm in his waistband, and police are searching the area for him.
Audio|Source: Marion County Public Safety
02:23
Transcript:
59 were yet? In Georgia. Like (name withheld) with Dreds, wearing a great t-shirt going westbound on fairground from North Maine, see you can recognize him. (name withheld) head that way. On the south sidewalk of West Fairground. Signal. 12-7-8. You okay on that. No, no. Zero left traffic. It looks like there's a 40 in his rear waistband. Here guys? Is he to the park yet? I don't see him anymore. Possibly he went south on North Prospect. I'll check it now. Somebody three come one, can you send for a DS out here? Affirmative is out there? Nothing. 995[1]. Confirm you, it is (name withheld) that you have, correct? No one. Not seeing them on with Crossway. I don't think you went to park do you? I'm North on North Prospect from West Fairground. I'm checking both.
Police codes explained
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995: Possible weapon involved
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Location mentioned:
W Fairground St & N Main St, Marion, OH 43302
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