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Arson attempt on Red Line train near Howard, Cook County IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Howard, Illinois

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female suspect with short black hair and dark clothing may be attempting to start a fire on a northbound Red Line train near Howard.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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00:14
Transcript:
00:00
All right guys, I sent this over to the citywide, Samalcast is busy, arson in progress over at the Red Line on Howard, (number withheld) on Paulina.
00:08
Northbound train car 5291 has a female black short hair.
00:12
Dark clothing, trying to start a fire on the train.

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Location mentioned:
Howard, Illinois

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