Suspicious bag found floating in Chicago River, Chicago IL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported seeing a red duffel bag with blue trim floating in the river near West Polk Street in Chicago. Dispatchers tried to contact the Coast Guard regarding the report.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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All right, units in one citywide says if you're out of marine distress,
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Near Polk St in the river.
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Female citizen says she can see it's a suspicious red duffel bag with blue trim floating in the water.
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River where Polk Street meets the river.
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We tried to reach out to the Coast Guard.
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They got a busy signal.
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Looks like they're still trying.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W Polk St, Chicago, IL
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