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False holdup alarm at Main St U-HaulCambridge MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a holdup alarm at a U-Haul near Main St in Cambridge. After checking with the manager, it was found that the alarm had been triggered accidentally due to a stuck button. No criminal activity or safety issues were observed, and responding units were cleared to disregard.

Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:23
Transcript:
00:00
Three, respond to the U-Haul near Main St.
00:02
It's going up as a holdup alarm in the showroom.
00:07
I'm sorry, the showroom.
00:10
What a control.
00:14
Yes, sir.
00:16
Sir, can we actually be issued a file number or city solicitor's report?
00:21
Car one, file number (number withheld).
00:28
We have that.
00:29
We're going to be making our way to the station and complete that report.
00:32
Copy.
00:36
Ten out of control.
00:39
Answer ten.
00:42
Eighty-six average square.
00:45
Copy.
00:46
Five hundred and eighty-four.
00:49
Answer, brother.
00:51
Said that you haul him off to my kid.
00:55
Copy.
00:57
I like Romeo.
00:59
All okay.
01:02
Five hundred and eighty-four.
01:04
The answer, brother.
01:06
Speaking of working out, saying there's no issues.
01:08
Just going to go talk to the manager real quick, make sure everything sets up.
01:13
Received.
01:15
All right, by control speed on the manager, it looks like one of the buttons is stuck.
01:19
Everything seems fine down there.
01:21
Received. Car three can disregard.

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Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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