Male with flashlight seen during power outage near Gary Avenue, Centralia IL
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Suspicious ActivityDuring a power outage near Gary Avenue in Centralia, a male was seen walking with a flashlight. Deputies were requested to investigate. Later reports indicated someone tried to break in at the Midtown Motel but the male was no longer at the scene and wanted to speak with an officer.
Audio|Heard on: Centralia Police, Fire & EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
Centralia took a call from near Gary Avenue.
00:05
Centralia called advised that there was a power outage.
00:08
A male was seen walking around with a flashlight.
00:12
A deputy was requested.
00:17
Canny, would you see if Centralia can send someone there?
00:23
Okay.
00:26
4.73s from Drive.
00:32
North Elman Kerr at the Midtown Motel called with advice.
00:40
Someone tried to break in.
00:42
The male is no longer on scene.
00:44
He wants to speak to an officer.
00:58
Force and drive.
01:03
Go ahead.
01:07
74 counties requested assistance near Gary Avenue for a male walking around with a flashlight.
01:16
10-477, you direct.
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Location mentioned:
Gary Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
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