Officer requests backup after vehicle vandalism, Allentown PA
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VandalismAccording to the dispatch call, an officer requested backup near North Jefferson Street in Allentown after an individual reportedly cracked a vehicle mirror and drove away. The officer provided the vehicle information and noted that the driver had previously been cited. Police units from Allentown Police Department were en route. The incident appears to involve vandalism and potential flight from the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Lehigh PA Public Works Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Bro,
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it's right.
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I need a backup.
00:04
Don't touch this.
00:05
Right, I need a backup near North Jefferson.
00:08
I got individuals that just cracked the mirror.
00:11
The mirror.
00:13
Copy was that north of South Jefferson?
00:15
Five hundred and three is on his way and we're calling up APD.
00:19
Seventeen to dispatch, near North Jefferson.
00:23
Near North Jefferson.
00:26
Affirmative, only for APD and 503 is on his way.
00:29
And I got near North Jefferson is what I got from your GPS.
00:33
Individual's vehicle is (number withheld).
00:37
He's going to drive off.
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(number withheld).
00:42
I just gave this individual a citation.
00:46
He's driving off.
00:49
Dispatch to 17, are you able to get out of your vehicle?
00:53
Affirmative. I was already walking towards my vehicle when the individual came towards me.
00:58
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
N Jefferson St, Allentown, PA 18102
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