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Man armed with knife tries to force entry, Peoria IL

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Weapons

Reported: 12/9/2025 12:15 PM

Peoria, IL

A man armed with a large knife tried to force entry through a door near Westcroft. The caller was also armed with a knife during the incident.

Audio|Heard on: Peoria Police Prep 1

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near Westcroft, this is Jason Lobdell.

00:01

He's having trouble with a man dressed in black, armed with a large knife.

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Jason, your complainant is also armed with the large knife.

00:08

Trouble is trying to force the door open.

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Man armed with knife tries to force entry, Peoria IL

A man armed with a large knife tried to force entry through a door near Westcroft. The caller was also armed with a knife during the incident.

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