Knife-point robbery at Tacoma gas station, Tacoma WA
RobberyDispatch audio reporting a knifepoint robbery at Union 76, 8817 Civic Avenue in Tacoma. The caller said the incident occurred about eight minutes earlier, a customer was threatened with a knife, and the suspect fled northbound on Pacific Avenue. Officers are en route and radio traffic is being limited. Unit identifiers mentioned have been redacted.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
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Transcript:
Report of a knifepoint robbery[2] at Union 76, 8817 Civic Avenue. Secondhand information says about eight minutes ago a suspect held a customer at knifepoint. A witness reported the suspect left and may have attempted a second robbery. The suspect was last seen northbound on Pacific Avenue. Units are responding and the channel is being held for priority traffic[1]. Dispatch referenced (number withheld). (name withheld) acknowledged.
Report of a knifepoint robbery[2] at Union 76, 8817 Civic Avenue. Secondhand information says about eight minutes ago a suspect held a customer at knifepoint. A witness reported the suspect left and may have attempted a second robbery. The suspect was last seen northbound on Pacific Avenue. Units are responding and the channel is being held for priority traffic[1]. Dispatch referenced (number withheld). (name withheld) acknowledged.
Police codes explained
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priority traffic: Emergency Police Response
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robbery: Armed Robbery
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Tacoma, WA
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