Apparent unattended bag incident at Midway Airport, Chicago IL
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Suspicious PackageAs discussed during the dispatch call, an unattended green backpack was observed near a gate area at Chicago Midway International Airport. Security units responded to investigate the possible suspicious package. The bag was later claimed by the traveler who had initially left it behind.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Okay, at Charlie three, Charlie three, we have an unattended bag in the gate area,
00:05
a green backpack under the seat.
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See by the window, left unattended.
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8-399.
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Unit (number withheld).
00:15
Yes, I never heard the transmission.
00:17
But if you got an unattended bag at Charlie three, I'll take care of it.
00:21
Ten four, Charlie three.
00:22
It's going to be a green backpack, Charlie three, underneath the seat by the window.
00:29
Anyway,
00:30
(number withheld). Seven four.
00:33
I was informed by the airline that they passed and came back to retrieve it.
00:36
So thank you, (name withheld).
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:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
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