Fake taxi overcharging passengers near Bellevue and State, Chicago IL
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FraudA suspicious vehicle posing as a taxi was seen near Bellevue Place and State Street. The driver attempted to overcharge passengers. The partial license plate is 5 Tom X-ray.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
I have a suspicious auto with occupants over on Bellevue and State.
00:02
There's a fake taxi riding around in that area.
00:05
They only provided the partial plate of five Tom X-ray, driven by a male black with a stubble beard, who's trying to overcharge people.
00:15
All right, give me a second.
00:16
I'll have one of my cars come up and take it.
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Location mentioned:
N Bissell St, Chicago, IL 60614
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