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Possible burglary attempt near South Merrill AveChicago IL

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audio iconBurglary
S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible burglary in progress near South Merrill Avenue. An unknown man was reportedly attempting to break into nearby apartments. No further details were confirmed at the time.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
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00:47
Transcript:
00:00
I'm going to need you in the 30 sector.
00:04
Now you're into three citywide.
00:05
Burglary in progress, near South Merrill Ave.
00:09
Near South Merrill Ave.
00:11
In front,
00:12
(name withheld) and the caller with detail to follow.
00:15
No details. No, 7.
00:17
214.
00:20
2.14.
00:22
Good morning, squad.
00:23
Can you sign out 214 to sign?
00:28
Right now.
00:31
All right,
00:33
put up our career program, near Merrill Ave.
00:36
Unknown male in front of the location, trying to break into apartments.
00:46
Um...

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Location mentioned:
S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

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