Person with wrapped knife found loitering near dumpsters, Phoenix AZ


A homeless person was found loitering near dumpsters behind a business near N 36th Ave and W Garfield St. The individual was uncooperative with police and holding what appeared to be a tissue-wrapped knife. The knife was not used in a threatening manner, and officers are monitoring the situation for safety.
Audio|Source: Phoenix Police
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Transcript:
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Homeless subject stating behind the dumpsters, 917, CDF that those company.
00:05
We're not very cooperative with questions, no one for contact the 957 hours. Is there a unit to follow-in?
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Yeah, that's back up 621 Broadline, 647[1], number of 10, Easton Lab.
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624-93.
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104.
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Followed for traffic?
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Go ahead.
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Yeah, at 647[1], I'm going to be at 36th Avenue at Garfield.
00:37
Spinnick 40s by 10, by 11, 220 pounds dark gray t-shirt, like those pants.
00:43
Kind of what looks like a tissue knife in his hand, not threatening,
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but was staring at the complaint.
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I've seen what's down on 36 Avenue on foot.
Police codes explained
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647: Disorderly conduct or suspicious behavior, including lewd acts or indecent exposure.
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Location mentioned:
N 36th Ave & W Garfield St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
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