Suspicious man made unsettling comments at arts center, Granville OH
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Suspicious ActivityA suspicious man entered an arts center near West Broadway. He made unsettling comments about children and stayed briefly. Staff did not recognize him. Officers were asked to check the area.
Audio|Heard on: Licking County Public Safety
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01:29
Transcript:
00:00
When you can, near West Broadway.
00:02
The arts director called in, said they had a suspicious male who walked into the lobby and made comments about children.
00:11
He did not have a child with him.
00:14
Nobody there recognized him.
00:15
He just kind of stood around making people uncomfortable, then he left.
00:19
They want an area check.
00:23
I copy. Does he have a picture?
00:28
White male wearing a Carhartt coat, had earmuffs, brown hair, late 20s, early 30s.
00:38
I can't go in, right?
00:40
This is that 78 transfer right now? Copy.
00:44
You're clear, thank you.
00:55
Medic 1, seizure, New Beginnings, near 60th North Perth Street.
01:02
Cross Street, East Locust Street, and East Church.
01:05
Cesar, respond on 45 EMS.
01:08
Go to block that off.
01:23
He left not too long after, but he was on foot.
01:26
He wasn't sure if he was still hanging around outside or not.
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Location mentioned:
W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
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