Suspect shoplifts and throws bottle at caller in Seattle, Seattle WA


A suspect shoplifted about $40 worth of groceries from Safeway near East Madison Street. When a caller tried to stop the suspect, the suspect threw a beer bottle but did not injure anyone. The suspect fled southbound on 23rd Avenue and briefly returned to the store before leaving again.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Friday sector, robbery call at Safeway, near East Madison.
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A caller attempted to stop a suspect from shoplifting.
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The suspect threw a beer bottle at them no injuries.
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Was seen southbound on 23rd, took about $40 worth of groceries.
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The dress shirt,
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gray sweatpants, no shoes, backpack under his shirt.
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To David Ellis.
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To David Allen.
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I've arrived. I've got eye on the subject.
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He's fully closed and looks like he's sitting on the sidewalk.
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Doesn't look like he's going to jump, then I'll stand by.
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I'm sorry. Eyes on the subject, fully closed.
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He's sitting on the sidewalk does not appear to be jumped.
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Two Charlie to receive two-201 East Madison Street Safeway.
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Caller attempted to stop a shoplifter who threw a beer bottle at them, no injuries. Last week, southbound 23rd.
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Copy just color one contact.
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Offer, I'm in loss prevention and in-person contact.
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You can add me for an area check.
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And actually got an update that the suspect came back to the store three minutes ago and then left Southbound again a couple minutes ago.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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