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Tow truck driver surrounded near Colfax AveChicago IL

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S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a situation near Colfax Ave where a tow truck driver reported being surrounded by several masked individuals while attempting to tow a vehicle. The driver said he did not feel safe and later mentioned possible property damage near the beach.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
00:00
Assault in progress near Colfax Ave.
00:02
Tow truck driver on scene attempting to tow a silver Toyota; four masked males are surrounding him.
00:09
Driver is unsure of weapons and reports not feeling safe.
00:11
Driver is in a black Ford tow truck; mentions possible property damage near the beach area.

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Location mentioned:
S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

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