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Homeless man brandishes machete fleeing apartment break-in, Norfolk VA

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Near Mariners Way, Norfolk, VA 23503

At Mariners Watch near Mariners Way, two maintenance workers saw a homeless man trying to break into an apartment. When they confronted him, he pulled out a machete and ran away. Police are responding to the scene.

Audio|Source: Norfolk City Police Dispatch - 2nd Precinct
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Weapons call at Mariners Watch, near Mariners Way, near Mariners combined by two maintenance,
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and then saw a homeless subject trying to break into an apartment.
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They tried to stop him and he pulled out a machete and ran away.
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What happened about 20 minutes ago, unknown if there's going property? Six-foot mix, race mail, small fro, running a black hoodie, black joggers, black book bag, and white shoes, run off tours, Old Ocean View, and Tidewater Drive.

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Near Mariners Way, Norfolk, VA 23503
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