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Woman with mental illness suspected of shoplifting pursuedErie County NY

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Near Niagara Fls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228

A 67-year-old woman with schizophrenia was suspected of shoplifting at Wegmans supermarket. Police located her entering the store and pursued her inside in an attempt to detain her.

Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Can I clear you from an attempted shoplifting for a suspect now over at Wegmans?
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67 years old, and she has schizophrenia.
00:17
Sounds like they located her, but need assistance.
00:21
They are heading towards the store,
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towards Wegmans now on foot.
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She just entered the store, now they are trying to find her inside.
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I'm running around the line. I'll be there in a second.
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I will be following.
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10, 24, 22, 29.
00:57
Suspect is out of the store.
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1046.
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If you face the front, the complainant will find you.
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Thank you.

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Near Niagara Fls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228

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