Bus operator unresponsive after vandalism message, Chicago IL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities received a report of a possible issue involving a CTA bus operator near East 96th Street and South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The operator had sent a prior message about vandalism but did not respond to communications for around 12 minutes. The bus was described as a southbound vehicle, with identifying numbers withheld for privacy.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
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Transcript:
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Eleven, this is coming over as a welfare check at 96th and Michigan.
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Ninety-six and Michigan, CTA is calling it an alert.
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A bus operator sent a message reporting vandalism.
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It has been 12 minutes and the operator has not responded to messages.
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The bus is southbound, number withheld.
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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 96th St & S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
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