Woman locked out on Airbnb rooftop seeks help, Jersey City NJ


A woman renting an Airbnb near John F. Kennedy Blvd climbed onto the rooftop and became locked out. She called a locksmith who refused to help because she was not the property owner. The fire department and police were called to assist due to concerns she might have a mental health issue.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
00:49
Transcript:
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good evening. I just want to give you a heads up about a call we holding in fact.
00:03
The SB's office set in a situation at near John F. Kennedy Blvd.
00:08
There's an Airbnb apparently the renter who went up to the rooftop of the residence and ended up getting locked out.
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She told the operator that she called the locksmith in an attempt to get herself out of here, but they refused to help her out being that she's not the property owner.
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The FD is on the scene assess it now.
00:26
They're now requesting PD for a sponsor. It may be a possible EDP. There's no units to send right now.
00:32
Just want to give you a heads up. I'll also notify ESU in case it may be a fourth entry or will be a fourth entry.
00:38
That's near John F. Kennedy Blvd.
00:42
I receive one. We get a unit available, send them over.
00:45
Can't you get a rundown with everybody's on?
00:48
Received our standby.
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Location mentioned:
Near John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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