Police respond to possible chemical threat at Bay Fair, San Leandro CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, transit police responded to a possible chemical threat at Bay Fair Station in San Leandro after a train operator reported a male passenger carrying a bottle that appeared to contain bleach and acting as if he might pour it on others. The individual exited the train before being contacted, and officers were directed to his location.
Audio|Heard on: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - Rail Operations
Listen to dispatch call
02:17
Transcript:
00:00
I've had two passengers come up to me and say that in car 4024, there's a male passenger with a black backpack and a bottle that appears to contain bleach.
00:13
And that he's been going up to people and appearing to threaten to pour it on them.
00:22
I just had two passengers tell me that.
00:26
Acknowledged.
00:27
We'll call it in.
00:28
Let me know if he exits before police arrive.
00:31
Acknowledged, the only other description I got is he's about six feet tall, so he's pretty tall.
00:39
Acknowledged, thank you.
00:41
Hey, Central New Three Six Seven to Parker Two.
00:44
Lead car 32069 cars.
00:48
Thank you, New Three Six Seven.
00:49
Central 373 19th Street, do I have a meet?
00:53
Train 373 negative, thank you for checking.
00:56
Copy number.
00:58
Central train 2227 Richmond transfer to.
01:02
On one base there, one hold Bay Fair back 101.
01:17
101, base there one hold.
01:19
Base there, read back.
01:20
101 holding base here.
01:22
Going to reopen the doors right now.
01:27
101, read back BART Police for the subject you reported 1859.
01:37
Central's 117 S50 platform one.
01:41
Can I have a route to storage two please?
01:45
Acknowledged. A little bit of time waiting, then I'll get you moving.
01:52
Control, this is 101.
01:53
He just got off the train.
01:55
He's wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes.
02:03
Acknowledged.
02:06
And 101, via camera, the officer is on their way upstairs.
02:09
Do you mind pointing the person out for the officer?
02:13
I can, and he also has a white grocery bag in his hand as well.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Bay Fair, 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578
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