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Caller reports hostage situation but phone locates hospital, Chicago IL

audio iconMedical Emergency
Near S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

A caller claims he is being held hostage in a house near South Maryland Ave but his phone location shows he is at the University of Chicago hospital. He is confused about his exact location and repeatedly asks for police assistance.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
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Transcript:
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So I have an info post ticket, near South Maryland Ave. The caller stated he was being held hostage in the house, but he's supposed to be in a hospital.
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Caller didn't have an address.
00:09
Annie Allie does show University of Chicago.
00:12
He keeps calling asking for police. We gave him a call back, and he has no idea where he is, but he's pinging from the hospital.

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Near S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

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