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Heard on: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works · 1/13/2026 08:25 PM
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Three and four head to near Washington.
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Walgreens retail theft, (description withheld).
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Possible retail theft near Washington Walgreens

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible retail theft at Walgreens near Washington in Alton. A person allegedly concealed a can of beer up a sleeve and left the store. No further direction of travel was reported.

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State St, Alton, IL 62002
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