Possible theft reported at Salem Transit Mall, Salem OR
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible fight involving several juveniles at the Salem Transit Mall in downtown Salem. A suspect wearing a black hoodie and ski mask allegedly harassed another individual and may have taken a white beanie before fleeing toward Church Street. Multiple officers followed potential suspects seen near Chemeketa and Church streets. The situation appeared to involve both harassment and possible theft, though details remain unconfirmed.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Police Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
03:53
Transcript:
00:00
Three hundred and eighty-four, can you put me on a fight over at the transit mall? Had a couple kids look like they’re ganged up all over, and then I have some kids walking away from me going east down through the transit mall to the buses.
00:13
Copy.
00:18
Three eight four, you got 327 your way.
00:27
And 384, I think my primary suspect’s going to be wearing an all-black hoodie with a black ski mask on.
00:34
He’s going to have a white design on the back, and I’ll be out with the victim.
00:46
Three or four, where did you see that male heading?
00:52
He’s walking to Chemeketa now.
00:53
I’ve got eyes on him.
00:59
He’s going to be with a large group of kids.
01:01
They’re going to be at the intersection of Chemeketa Street and Church Street right now.
01:25
And they may take off running, but I’m going to have PC for at least harassment from what I saw.
02:19
It appears that this was probably theft as well.
02:21
He took a white Hooters beanie from my victim here.
02:29
He was last seen turning south onto Church Street.
03:45
Three six two, if you can hold on to the kid with his long hair too, I’m getting info that he’s involved now.
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:
Downtown Salem Transit Mall, Salem, OR 97301
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