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Man demands $100,000 to unboot vehicle in Belmont, Chicago IL

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Belmont Central, Chicago, IL

A caller reported that a man in a brown SUV booted his vehicle and demanded $100,000 for its removal. The caller was unsure if the man was from a legitimate company.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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A couple jobs in 25 minutes. The service is central in Belmont.
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Caller says a man in a brown SUV booted his vehicle and told him to pay $100,000 to remove it, and he doesn't know if the man is from a legitimate company.

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Belmont Central, Chicago, IL
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