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Deputies respond to suspected theft at WalmartWashington IL

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Freedom Pkwy, Washington, IL 61571

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible theft at Walmart near Freedom Parkway in Washington. The caller reported a person switching tags and using incorrect barcodes at the self-checkout area. The suspect appeared to be wearing a black jacket, jeans, and a cap. Officers monitored the situation from the parking lot as details remained unclear.

Audio|Heard on: Tazewell IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Reach help near Freedom Parkway at Walmart, trying to get further.
00:05
Twenty-three copy.
00:06
Over 13, I'm here.
00:09
10-4.
00:12
Washington 2319,
00:14
going to be on the grocery side self checkout.
00:16
Not sure if they're going to go out those doors.
00:18
It's a person wearing a black jacket and jeans, has a cap on.
00:23
We parked in row 10, unknown vehicle.
00:25
They're tag switching and using the wrong barcodes.
00:28
Also has an electric car on bottom he hasn't scanned yet.

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Location mentioned:
Freedom Pkwy, Washington, IL 61571

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