Retail theft suspect arrested near Dollar General, Salem IL
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of retail theft at Moto Mart on West Main Street in Salem. A man wearing brown overalls and a black hoodie allegedly stole beef jerky and walked westbound. The suspect, identified as (name withheld), had a prior trespass from the same business. Officers located him near Dollar General and took him into custody.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS
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03:5
Transcript:
00:00
I just took a report of a retail theft from Moto Mart.
00:02
Moto Mart? My caller advised the male came in, stole some beef jerky, wearing brown overalls, black hoodie on his head, walked out, went westbound on West Main about 5 minutes ago.
00:23
I've got a history with a (name withheld) being in there on Friday, stole some beef jerky then as well.
00:38
If it is him, I've got an alert in here that he's been trespassed from Moto Mart per (number withheld).
01:03
You guys aren't busy, could you check on Main and try and locate him while I go speak to the employees at Moto Mart?
01:32
I was told he's by Dollar General now.
02:22
Salem 231, we'll be out with him in front of Landers.
02:44
We have one in custody.
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Location mentioned:
W Main St, Salem, IL 62881
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