Officers find no forced entry after alarm on Northwood Ln, Salem IL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm near Northwood Ln in Salem. A neighbor reported unusual lights and an object on the roof. Upon investigation, officers found a person dressed in red carrying a bag inside the residence. The situation was found to be a holiday-themed visit, and no signs of forced entry or criminal activity were observed.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS
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02:18
Transcript:
00:00
Two zero four, just be advised we're taking a report of a burglar alarm near Northwood Ln.
00:05
Alarm activation indicates living room motion and chimney motion.
00:11
10-4[1].
00:18
Two hundred and four, just be advised.
00:19
We're receiving an additional call from the neighbor across the street to the south.
00:23
Caller reports observing an object on the residence that has not previously been there.
00:28
There is visible glow coming from the top of the house.
00:30
Caller believes it’s a sleighing reindeer.
00:37
10-4[1].
00:39
Salem, go ahead and attempt to make contact with the homeowner.
00:43
I'll be in the area.
00:46
204-10-4[1].
00:53
204, I attempted to make contact with the homeowner.
00:55
There was no answer.
01:02
10-4[1], Salem.
01:03
I'm on scene.
01:07
204 10-4[1].
01:13
Salem.
01:15
Also beat by.
01:16
It appears there's a flying reindeer positioned on the roof of the residence.
01:24
204 10-4[1].
01:33
Be advised, I do have movement inside the residence.
01:37
I can see one male wearing all red carrying a big black bag throughout the home.
01:46
20410-4[1].
01:53
So I've got his attention and we'll be making contact with that now.
01:59
204104.
02:06
Salem, the subject has been identified as (name withheld).
02:11
He advises that he’s delivering presents in the area.
02:14
Everything appears to be in order at this time.
02:17
No signs of forced entry.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Northwood Ln, Salem, IL 62881
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