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Theft in progress at Barnes & Noble, 1601 N Milwaukee Ave; suspect detained near Damen Blue Line

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
03:43
00:00
Units in 14 and citywide, we have a theft in progress at (number withheld) North Milwaukee Avenue.
audio iconTheft
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police reported a theft in progress at Barnes & Noble, 1601 N Milwaukee Ave. The suspect, a male Hispanic wearing a black jacket and carrying a shopping bag, fled toward the CTA Damen Blue Line and was later detained; a show-up was requested. Weapons were unknown.

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