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Check store restroom for possible stolen bottles

Heard on: Lake County Public Safety

00:05

184-186, can you actually run to (place withheld) real quick and check the men's restroom for any bottles?

2/17/2026 03:01 PM

Theft

E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Theft reported near E 80th Ave in Merrillville; TJ Maxx referenced in radio traffic

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2/17/2026 02:39 PM

E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a theft report near E 80th Ave in Merrillville (reported at 1634 E 80th Ave). Radio traffic referenced TJ Maxx in relation to the subjects. Suspect described as a Black male wearing a black puffy jacket and dark clothing, approximately 5'9" with braids. Incident reportedly occurred within the last ~10 minutes.

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Theft reported near E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 on Feb 17, 2026, 3:01 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to inspect the men's restroom at a retail store after bottles possibly connected to a theft were found. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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