Suspected catalytic converter theft near Drexel Ave, Chicago IL
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a possible catalytic converter theft near East 33rd Place and Drexel Avenue in Chicago. A caller stated that two individuals were removing the catalytic converter from a vehicle and then fled in a silver or gray Audi, possibly heading south on Rose or toward Lakeshore Drive. Responding units checked the area but did not immediately locate any suspects or vehicle matching the description.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
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03:59
Transcript:
00:00
Hi, units. It's on the citywide.
00:02
Yes, it's a theft in progress near East 33rd Place.
00:08
Caller states there is a gray sedan with two people taking a catalytic converter with details to follow.
00:46
A gray sedan with two people were taking the catalytic converter and then fled southbound on Rose, but it didn't say if they were on foot or not.
02:37
This one, I think the offending vehicle is getting onto Lakeshore Drive at the moment.
02:49
It looks like a silver or gray Audi.
03:49
The vehicle was spotted on Pershing driving at a high rate of speed.
03:53
It was a silver or gray Audi possibly involved with this stripping auto call.
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:
E 33rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
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