Children find possible firearm at apartment courtyard, Mesa AZ


Children found a possible firearm in the courtyard of La Mesa Apartments near W Main St. An adult present, who is a felon, declined to touch the item and expressed concern for the children's safety.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Central Patrol District
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Transcript:
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Baker 21 in a unit to break for a 320 for a 422[1]-foundant on name.
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Three-Baker-23, you can break me.
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A Baker 21.
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Near W Main St, La Mesa Apartments.
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Kids found a possible firearm in the courtyard, unknown if real or not.
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An adult, who is a felon, does not want to touch it and is concerned for the children's safety.
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Maybe 23 copy.
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If Baker 21 en route, if she doesn't want to touch it, can she at least ensure that none of the kids grab it?
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Yeah, I'll try to have her do that.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
422: Criminal threats (possible)
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Location mentioned:
Near W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
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