Deputies investigate possible roadside fire attempt, Thousand Oaks CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in Thousand Oaks responded to reports of a person attempting to start a fire along the roadside near Merida and Tio Boulevard. The individual, described only by clothing and approximate age, was seen on the west side of the street. The situation involved a possible fire-starting attempt, and officers were dispatched to investigate.
Audio|Heard on: Ventura County Sheriff Dispatch - East
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Transcript:
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This is a search for a person near Merida and Tio Boulevard.
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Checking for a man in his fifties, wearing a gray puffy jacket and black pants, possibly trying to start a fire on the side of the road for about 20 minutes.
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The person was located about 700 feet north of Tio on the west side of Merida.
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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:
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
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