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Shoplifting suspect detained near SafewayMt Vernon WA

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audio iconTheft
E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of shoplifting at a Safeway near College Way in Mount Vernon. The suspect, identified as (name withheld), fled on foot toward a nearby fuel station. Officers located and detained the individual without further incident.

Audio|Heard on: Skagit County Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:31
Transcript:
00:00
Jeff, 364, shoplift just occurred.
00:03
Go ahead.
00:05
Safeway is advising (name withheld) just stole a case of soda.
00:09
They're on foot in the parking lot towards the fuel station.
00:12
Wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, carrying a sleeping bag.
00:16
Richard, can you check their trespass history?
00:20
Received online with the caller now.
00:22
I'll advise shortly.
00:24
Rescue, thank you.
00:29
Okay, twelve, can I see them in that area now?
00:32
Four.
00:34
Nine, go ahead.
00:37
I will cover.
00:47
Units report subjects running across College Way.
00:55
Six four, copy.
00:56
I'm in the area.
01:00
Twelve twenty-seven.
01:02
Suspect seen just west of Jack in the Box.
01:10
Rusty.
01:20
Six 0412, I'm at the light college market.
01:34
Cascade Mount Vernon units, (name withheld) is flashing with some paper.
01:38
One out of county for (name withheld), and three additional misdemeanors, trespass and thefts.
01:51
Six four, copy.
01:54
Alert for knife on person, assault police history, two prior convictions.
02:03
Six four, copy.
02:13
Twelve six four is off the east side of Tractor Supply.
02:21
Six four copies.
02:23
Break six four, Cascade.
02:24
I see a trespass in September.
02:29
Twelve twenty-nine.
02:36
David twelve, Cascade to stop.
02:38
Six four, I'm going to be behind you.
02:42
(name withheld), near 17th Street.
02:49
Six four cascade, we'll be out with them.
02:53
Thank you.
02:54
Okay.
03:00
Three twelve cascade.
03:03
X-ray twelve.
03:05
We have them detained.
03:06
We're currently fast for.
03:09
Received.
03:16
Seven zero to twelve.
03:19
Good.
03:21
You need me to make contact at the store?
03:27
Three 644.
03:30
Okay.

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E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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