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Man refuses to identify himself near Columbus AveBenton Harbor MI

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Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a man who refused to identify himself near Columbus Ave in Benton Harbor. Family members stated he did not need to give his name. Officers confirmed that the man did not live at the residence but may have family there and had mentioned leaving his car at that address.

Audio|Heard on: Berrien County Met North Public Safety
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01:54
Transcript:
00:00
6631 from 376.
00:02
Go ahead.
00:07
You at least happen to get his name?
00:12
No, I can try real quick.
00:16
Ten four.
00:18
Just be good to have on paper.
00:24
Three seven six from 6631.
00:29
Go ahead.
00:32
Family is very adamant that he does not need to give his name and won't give it.
00:36
So I don't know if you want me to do anything further.
00:40
Negative, appreciate the effort.
00:45
Six six two.
00:48
Are you clear? What number?
00:54
Clear in.
00:59
376. Go ahead.
01:06
What house was that on Columbus that three owners called to?
01:11
near Columbus Ave.
01:14
10-4[1], thank you.
01:20
That male subject doesn't live there.
01:22
I was able to pick that up from listening to the family from my car.
01:26
I think his family lives there though.
01:31
10-4[1].
01:32
Three seven six from 6631.
01:38
The man who wouldn't identify himself when he was walking away from me earlier mentioned something about leaving his car at that address you were at.
01:51
Ten four.
01:53
I think most everyone drove off, but I can take a look around.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Message received

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Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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