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Heard on: Polk IA Law Dispatch Group Calls · 5 days ago
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Okay, that's near Maple on a burglar in progress.
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Possible burglary with weapon near Maple St
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress near Maple St in West Des Moines. A caller reported arriving home to find a person, previously known to them, inside the bedroom. The caller remained in the living room and noted that a machete was present there. The individual reportedly has a history of mental health issues and prior contact with law enforcement. The situation involved multiple officers and was handled cautiously.