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Suspicious vehicle occupant ignites small explosive near 43rd Avenue EastTacoma WA

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43rd Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

A suspicious white SUV was reported near 43rd Avenue East. The male occupant ignited a small black powder explosive. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Audio|Heard on: Pierce County Sheriff Dispatch - East
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00:27
Transcript:
00:00
They might think of a suspicious vehicle, near 43rd Avenue East, traveling east, found on Military,
00:06
white 2000s GMC Envoy, occupied by a male who the caller states lit,
00:17
a black powder explosive and set it on the ground, and there was still remnants left behind.
00:22
The caller didn't want contact, it doesn't sound like there was any property damage or injuries to anyone.

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Location mentioned:
43rd Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

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