Tow truck attempting unauthorized vehicle removal in Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA


A tow truck attempted to remove a woman's vehicle near Bustleton Avenue without proper authorization. The woman was asked to pay to release her belongings. Authorities are checking if the tow truck is authorized.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Northeast
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Transcript:
00:00
We have a theft in progress.
00:01
It's about an hour old, near Bustleton Avenue.
00:04
I meant a tow truck trying to take a female vehicle.
00:07
A prisoner on the board for it.
00:09
It'll wagon to pick up a prisoner after 15 to take a mail to the hospital.
00:15
Over, about an hour, nine minutes old now near Bustleton.
00:19
So I'm allowed a tow truck.
00:21
So can you call them back and get a better location, please?
00:23
I'm sorry, it's one of your towed trucks.
00:25
I want to check it out, say you were.
00:26
Thank you.
00:27
There is not.
00:28
All I have is, uh, he was trying to charge her to release her bagel.
00:32
The President, I don't see anything listed, but at location, but still keep it in mind, it might be one of ours.
00:37
All right, I receive that.
00:38
Thank you, ma'am.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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