Suspect tries to steal bike with bolt cutters, Topeka KS


A suspect wearing a black hoodie and mask was seen with red bolt cutters trying to steal a bicycle from a bike stall near SE 17th St. The suspect fled after being spotted by a witness. The bike may already have been stolen.
Audio|Source: Topeka Police Dispatch - East and West
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Transcript:
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Near SE 17th St at J.M.
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Staffing by, called in a Signal 30[1], said there was an unknown race male in a black,
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correction of a hoodie, black mask with red bolt cutters.
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He was getting ready to cut a bike out of the bike stall until he saw the complainant.
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Okay, bye.
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10.44.
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It's already on east.
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What? I was in the area on that.
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I just drove by.
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I don't even see a bike in the bike rack, so either they got it or something, but you're going to continue at his discretion.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Signal 30: Vehicle pursuit in progress
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Location mentioned:
Near SE 17th St, Topeka, KS 66607
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