Theft report near Balmoral and Kenmore found unfounded, Chicago IL
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Other CrimesAs discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a reported theft in progress near Balmoral and Kenmore in Chicago. The suspect was initially believed to be stealing a vehicle part, but officers later determined that the individual was the vehicle’s owner performing maintenance, and no crime had occurred.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
Listen to dispatch call
04:19
Transcript:
00:00
Newton 20 got a theft in progress over Balmoral and Kenmore.
00:03
So the male was stealing a catalytic converter on the corner.
00:06
No further descriptions.
00:08
No further info.
03:29
Hey squad, just for info on that theft in progress near North Kenmore.
03:36
Looks like it was the owner of that vehicle.
03:38
He parked a silver vehicle, went inside the building, then came back out.
03:45
Looks like he was trying to fix something and then drove off.
03:47
He was there for about 20 minutes.
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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:
N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
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