Police respond to reported shoplifting at mall, Pittsburgh PA
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, police investigated a report of suspected shoplifting at the mall near a sporting goods store. A group of juveniles was seen moving between several stores, including Macy's and Five Below. Officers shared descriptions of individuals and attempted to locate them throughout the mall. The suspects were later seen sitting near Five Below, and police made contact. No detentions were reported after clarification that the individuals were not all related to the incident.
Audio|Heard on: Upper St. Clair Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
06:10
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, do we know where their last location was?
00:12
No, last known is exiting the mall entrance to the sporting goods store.
00:16
Unknown from there.
00:21
Do we have any other descriptions of the other ones still with them?
00:34
I was given a heavier set girl with pink headphones,
00:40
another male wearing all black with dreads and a chain,
00:44
and then the other male description is unknown.
00:52
(Name withheld), I'm gonna walk to get a pink bird.
01:02
I'll just, I'll stay mobile.
01:05
I'll swing down and double check the platform, make sure they're down there.
01:16
There's a male wearing black pants and a winter coat.
01:21
He has a winter coat that is gray on the bottom and black on the top.
01:28
Not sure if he would fit the description of anyone.
01:39
Is that a male or female?
01:42
That's a male.
01:43
He's by himself, but he looks like he's kind of looking for someone.
01:55
What?
01:57
She has a large black backpack.
02:09
I don't believe there's reasonable suspicion to detain that male.
02:17
I'm sorry, can you repeat last transmission?
02:21
I don't think we have any suspicion to detain that male.
02:25
Yeah, I did not get further information.
02:28
He walked into the deck.
02:39
Do you want me to check the platform or keep being mobile?
02:48
I'm still hanging out by Macy's.
02:50
You can look up this way.
02:53
I'm gonna get out and walk.
02:59
Copy.
03:06
Follow the air.
03:07
What's the report number?
03:16
(Number withheld).
03:24
(Number withheld), correct.
03:26
Go ahead.
03:31
Copy.
03:36
They might be back in the store.
03:38
Are there any units close to the store that can stay nearby until confirmed?
03:43
I'm right out in front of the store.
03:45
That's a male I was following before, just left walking in the direction of Macy's.
03:52
I don't know if he's involved or not, but he may meet up with them later.
04:03
I got him.
04:08
Oh yeah, I'm at six now.
04:10
If you need me up there.
04:13
You can disregard, they're not related.
04:17
Copy.
04:25
I think they're sitting downstairs at a table near Five Below.
04:32
A small group of about six juveniles down there.
04:41
Multiple units, go again.
04:44
I think that group is sitting at a table down there to the left.
04:50
A male that (name withheld) sent a picture of.
04:52
I'm gonna make my way down there if someone wants to meet me.
04:58
On the lower level,
05:01
I'll start walking down your way.
05:07
Copy. Yeah,
05:10
right near the Five Below area on the first floor.
05:26
Are you up in front of me?
05:30
Yeah, top floor.
05:31
I'm walking towards them.
05:35
I'm out with one of the males, the one in the picture.
05:38
I got him with (officer).
05:48
Is that just the one?
05:56
Any of the other units get up to the table?
06:06
What about the black backpack?
06:09
They just went out the outside.
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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:
S Hills Village, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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