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Suspicious activity reported at garage near Walnut St, Marion OH
Suspicious ActivityA caller reported suspicious individuals near a detached garage at a remodeling house on Walnut Street. The garage lights switched on despite no power, and people were seen carrying items. No evidence of forced entry was confirmed. Officers checked the area, spoke to residents, and found no tracks indicating fleeing suspects. The situation remains under investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Marion County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Caller reported individuals possibly breaking into a detached garage.
00:05
The lights kept going on and off although there was no power at the garage. They were seen in several locations.
00:12
Caller described the situation.
00:14
The house is being remodeled and there is a light on near the back.
00:22
You're clear.
00:27
Requesting description of the house from the alley.
00:35
It's two different colors.
00:37
The front is tan.
00:39
Siding is white, roof is gray possibly metal, with orange or pink lining.
00:55
Caller identification noted as (name withheld).
01:00
Confirming it is the garage behind his place.
01:06
That is correct.
01:09
Contact made with male at the front.
01:13
Clear.
01:19
Situation may be resolved in town presently.
01:22
Traffic resumed as normal.
01:29
Are you referring to (name withheld)?
01:32
Signal 1.
01:35
The shed has a light on and the doors open.
01:38
No one visible inside and alley access is blocked.
01:45
Caller mentioned his brother is down the street.
01:49
He just checked nearby locations.
01:51
Caller checked a three mile radius west.
01:54
No signs of anyone running in the alley.
02:06
Request to check other rear locations.
02:13
Suspects ran toward a tan house behind the building.
02:21
A woman was contacted outside with a dog.
02:22
She stated she just arrived home.
02:30
Fire camera requested on scene.
02:31
Acknowledged.
02:32
Signing off.
02:34
You are clear.
02:39
They did not see entry into the garage, only individuals walking with items.
02:46
It is unclear if they were involved with the house.
02:47
Their actions caused the light to turn on.
02:51
Okay.
02:58
It might have been the woman outside.
02:59
She was outside wearing black or golf attire.
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Location mentioned:
E Walnut St, Marion, OH 43302
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