Police check for panhandler near Walgreens; none found, New Bern NC


Police responded to a report of a man panhandling near Walgreens on Neuse Boulevard. The caller threatened to physically harm the man if police did not act. Officers searched the area but found no one matching the description. The caller is known for making similar reports.
Audio|Source: New Bern Police Fire EMS NBPS
02:20
Transcript:
00:00
On Monday's Boulevard for News and solicitation.
00:03
We're up.
00:08
Panhaler, this location.
00:14
That'd be a white male, blue jeans. Blue jeans.
00:18
White T-shirt,
00:20
approximately 40 to 50 years of age.
00:24
The caller is going to be (name withheld). He advised that if we don't do anything, then he's going to do it for us and he's going to beat the man.
00:35
Staff, whatever. Staff one over...
00:41
In the area of Walgreens, can be located.
00:44
Ten points.
00:53
Did the caller give an exact location on this property? Did the caller give an exact location on this property?
01:02
I have.
01:08
Exterior appears clear at this time.
01:11
I'm copy.
01:18
One-and-two number.
01:23
How many areas? Call it one contact.
01:25
Negative.
01:27
One of two,
01:32
Steffle. Yes, sir.
01:37
He said nobody's on the property.
01:44
On the exterior, I've moved on over to peak performance to see if maybe he walked away, but nothing so far.
01:54
I think Tom said this is (name withheld) calling this in, but he normally calls in and nobody's here at different locations in the city.
02:04
Roger, thank you for letting me know that. Newburn, you can clear this call.
02:07
10-4[1].
02:13
102, (name withheld) is riding around over here by the old pigly-wiggly, but I don't see that panhandler he described just yet.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / OK
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Location mentioned:
Near Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
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