False alarm at Elkridge business with constant flashing lights, Elkridge MD
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BurglaryA call was made about a possible burglary alarm at a business near Washington Boulevard in Elkridge. A retired officer reported seeing red and blue lights blinking on the building. Upon investigation, it was determined the lights are on all the time and no alarm was sounding.
Audio|Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
It's been a near Washington Boulevard, the Moto Motors.
00:05
Caller was a retired officer.
00:08
He saw red and blue light blinking on the north face of the building.
00:13
That's possibly a burglary alarm.
00:15
2305.
00:17
Howardton, Howard.
00:18
Five MS.E. They're going to get a Spanish-speaking officer.
00:21
Correct.
00:22
Charlie, 10.
00:23
Charlie, 10.
00:25
Just confirm you can just solve the lights for 7-11.
00:33
That's right.
00:34
It looks like I only saw the red and blue light blinking on the building.
00:39
Didn't advise hearing any alarm.
00:43
You can cancel the call.
00:44
Those lights are on all the time.
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Location mentioned:
Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075
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