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Suspect attempts to steal car near North LamarChicago IL

audio iconMotor Vehicle Theft
Near W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

A caller reported seeing a male in a white shirt attempting to steal a blue Chevy Caprice near North Lamar. The caller is a witness and not the owner of the vehicle.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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Transcript:
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Innocent twenty-five a city wagon and auto theft in progress, near North Lamar coming in details to follow, caller stated that a male is outside still in the vehicle. He's wearing a white shirt, nothing further for now is on 12 square.
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Step forward.
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3-1-1-bed on the box.
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And for it.
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And for the UNICEF responding to that auto theft, the caller stated that it's a blue Chevy Caprice.
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Thinks the offender might have arrived on foot, and the caller stated it's not her vehicle. She's just watching.

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Location mentioned:
Near W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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Incident Timeline

  1. License Plates Confirmed
  2. Police Await Owner
  3. Owner Contacted
  4. Vehicle Recovered
  5. Suspect Flees in Vehicle
  6. Suspect Arrival and Witness Details
  7. Vehicle Description Provided
  8. Auto Theft Reported

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