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Suspected shoplifting near JCPenney on California StOmaha NE

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California St, Omaha, NE 68114

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting incident near JCPenney on California Street. A suspect wearing stolen merchandise reportedly fled toward the parking lot, became aggressive with store security, and swung at a customer. There were no confirmed reports of weapons.

Audio|Heard on: Omaha Police Dispatch - Northwest
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00:27
Transcript:
00:00
Ten plus units, take a theft just occurred.
00:02
Near California Street at JCPenney.
00:07
See (name withheld) with loss prevention, caller says a shoplifter is running through the parking lot wearing the stolen merchandise.
00:14
It's currently near the parking lot.
00:16
Male, approximately 40s to 50s, last seen wearing a blue hoodie, black jacket, and blue jeans, possible heavy drug use.
00:22
Was aggressive with security when they tried to stop him.
00:25
Swung at a customer, unknown weapons.

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California St, Omaha, NE 68114

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