Robbery reported near 20th and Tasker, Philadelphia PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of a person screaming near 20th and Tasker Streets in Philadelphia. The situation developed into a robbery in progress where a man reportedly pushed a woman to the ground and stole items from her purse before fleeing in a red sedan. Officers arrived at the scene but did not observe immediate activity.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Seventeen District reporting a person screaming near 20th and Tasker, described as a man with brown hair and a beard.
00:05
What's his last name?
00:12
They are looking for a man with brown hair, a beard, and a black shirt.
00:15
Stopped an elderly woman on the highway.
00:37
This is now being reported as a robbery in progress.
00:41
The suspect used physical force, described as a man with a beard wearing a black shirt.
00:46
He pushed the woman to the ground and took items from her purse.
00:51
He was seen inside a red sedan.
01:16
Officers are on location at 20th and Tasker.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Tasker St & S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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