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Shoplifter flees Trader Joe's through garage in Berkeley, Berkeley CA

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Near University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

A man shoplifted items from Trader Joe's in Berkeley and refused to return some of them. He left the store through the garage onto Berkeley Way. Police are searching the area.

Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Sounds like the person's still inside.
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Is there a unit for Trader Joe's Code 190E[1] for Susperinside?
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One out of 12.
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I'm in the area.
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12 got me.
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The white male 30 to 35-5-7-058 thin build with a black cap.
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A gray SFS shoe hoodie, black shorts and neckie shoes.
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He just exited through the garage that exits onto Berkeley Way.
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The staff did recover a bottle of vodka and suntan lotion, but he also has another bag of items that he's refusing to return.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
190E: Suspect inside (likely internal department code for theft/shoplifting)

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Near University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
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