Attempted vehicle theft leads to pursuit near Mulberry St, Staunton VA
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Motor Vehicle TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, an individual allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle near Mulberry Street in Staunton. The suspect fled on foot before entering a newer white SUV and driving eastbound at high speeds toward Albemarle, prompting a brief pursuit by law enforcement. The pursuit was later discontinued, and authorities issued a lookout for the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Staunton Area Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:41
Transcript:
00:00
Mulberry Street caller advised (name withheld) saw someone trying to steal (name withheld)'s vehicle,
00:04
and another vehicle light had come on.
00:08
Advised the car is now running, but the person fled.
00:11
It was a person wearing dark clothing and a face covering.
00:16
The vehicle was parked in the alleyway.
00:18
The person took off through the apartment complex toward Mulberry Street.
00:29
Onto Mulberry towards the fast food restaurant.
00:38
The person originally took off on foot, then got in a newer white SUV.
00:49
A white SUV passed on Main Street at a high rate of speed.
01:01
Eastbound, estimated over 60 miles per hour.
01:10
Looks like speed increasing now.
01:18
Two hundred and fifty-two.
01:22
Should I pursue or no?
01:24
You can continue for now.
01:26
How far ahead is the vehicle?
01:30
The SUV went around the turn on East Main, still going up the mountain.
01:35
The vehicle is probably 300 yards ahead.
01:44
EOC, can you notify county and state?
01:49
Go for it. The vehicle is still without lights, continuing up the mountain past Jackson.
01:56
What's your speed?
02:10
Just continue.
02:14
I'll be discontinuing.
02:16
The SUV still going up the mountain, without lights, at high speed.
02:21
Probably heading for the interstate.
02:35
Notify the state too.
02:37
It looked like a newer model SUV, possibly dark tinted windows.
02:53
What's your last location for state?
03:00
Up Route 250 eastbound, leaving the city.
03:07
10-4[1], state notified.
03:17
Be on the lookout for a newer model white SUV eastbound on Route 250 heading toward Albemarle.
03:28
Officer was in pursuit of the vehicle.
03:31
They've discontinued now.
03:32
They were concerned that the individual in the vehicle was trying to steal other vehicles, possibly a white SUV with dark tinted windows.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Mulberry St, Staunton, VA 24401
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