Shoplifting suspect flees from store near Cherry Ave, Salem OR
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, a possible shoplifting occurred at the Home Depot near Cherry Avenue in Salem. A male suspect, whose name was withheld, allegedly refused to return merchandise when confronted and left the store heading toward a nearby car dealership. The suspect was described by clothing and may have had a vehicle behind the business.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Police Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:13
Transcript:
00:00
She's still on a shoplift at the Home Depot Cherry.
00:05
It's going to be a male collecting items to take.
00:08
Suspect's name of (name withheld), who's going to be code eight whiskey misdemeanor[1] for shoplifting.
00:14
He's wearing a baseball hat, yellow jacket, brown Carhartt pants.
00:19
I believe he's still in the store at this point.
00:22
Zero (number withheld).
00:30
One by name and date of birth.
00:36
I copy. Is there a code four? Can you get it too?
00:43
Three or four, can you come run a welfare check Broadway and E?
00:48
Yes.
00:53
Five (number withheld) on the citizen contacts are hidden.
01:00
Stayed on the shoplift, Home Depot, Cherry Ave NE.
01:03
Caller asked about protection.
01:05
They confronted the suspect who refused to return the merchandise, heading toward Capitol Toyota dealership.
01:11
Known to have a vehicle behind the location.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
misdemeanor: Misdemeanor-level offense
Disclaimer:
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:
Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
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