Shoplifting at Walmart; suspect fled in SUV, Mesa AZ


The audio reports a shoplifting at a Walmart near E Main St. A man in his 20s–30s hid three bottles of alcohol in his clothes, left without paying, and got into a gray SUV with dark windows and a waiting driver. The store wants to prosecute and staff could not recover the alcohol. The recording also includes a separate dispatch mention of a medical call near West 2nd Street and responding units.
Audio|Source: Mesa Fire, Gilbert Fire, Queen Creek Fire
01:37
Transcript:
Report from Walmart near E Main St. A male in his 20s to 30s concealed three bottles of alcohol in his clothing and left without paying. He ran to a gray SUV with dark tinted windows and a waiting driver. The driver left east toward Gilbert. The store wants to press charges and they were not able to recover the alcohol. Dispatch also mentioned an unrelated medical call near West 2nd Street and that engine and medic units responded.
Report from Walmart near E Main St. A male in his 20s to 30s concealed three bottles of alcohol in his clothing and left without paying. He ran to a gray SUV with dark tinted windows and a waiting driver. The driver left east toward Gilbert. The store wants to press charges and they were not able to recover the alcohol. Dispatch also mentioned an unrelated medical call near West 2nd Street and that engine and medic units responded.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85213
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