Shirtless man claims weapon, alarms customers at Circle K, Mesa AZ


A shirtless young man wearing gray pants caused a disturbance at a Circle K. He was confrontational with customers and claimed to have a weapon, though none was seen. He paced in the parking lot, alarming those inside.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Superstition Patrol District
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Transcript:
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The 238 at near East McKellips at Circle K, RP as the staff, a previous subject returned from earlier, and took shirt off and started jumping around, confrontational with customers.
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The RP did lock the door.
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It is in progress and the subject is still 97[2].
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He is responding to the 238. The subject stated he does have a weapon,
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a 423[1]. It has not been seen by the RP, so it's unknown. The subject is on foot. Blackmail, 18 to 19 years old, no shirt, gray pants, high, seven, thin, short black hair.
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313 tattoo on the neck and has a mustache.
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And just further information, the subject,
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possibly 235, he's currently pacing in the parking lot.
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And he's apparently walking in front of customers' view.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
423: Suicidal subject (suicide threat/attempt)
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97: Arrived at the scene or location.
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