Possible shoplifting near Harvard Square, Cambridge MA
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible shoplifting incident near Harvard Square. A suspect reportedly stole a red sweater from a store and fled the area, possibly entering the nearby station or heading up Massachusetts Avenue. The individual was described as an adult wearing all black clothing with a black backpack and hoodie. Details remain unconfirmed based on initial police communications.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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03:20
Transcript:
00:00
13 out of Harvard 16.
00:01
Every time they press that alarm, it means they have a shoplifter.
00:05
They've been advised that they keep doing the same thing.
00:07
It means they have a shoplifter going on.
00:11
Great copy.
00:16
Wagon.
00:17
Answer wagon.
00:19
One two, nothing suspicious.
00:21
I started by the (number withheld).
00:24
Received wagon at (number withheld).
00:28
Hi, wagon base.
00:30
Hi there.
00:33
All right, you can clear the units.
00:35
I'm going to be heading to base.
00:38
Received. We need a file number for that?
00:42
They're on it.
00:44
Received.
00:47
So the car one,
00:48
car 17. For the central tech.
00:55
C ten.
00:58
Central tech, if you could start, I have one in 17 with as well as a BLS.
01:05
Pearl Street, the library, 25 year old female, sight issue inside.
01:12
Copy.
01:17
to the caller, non-violence.
01:24
Just a mental health condition at this time.
01:27
Copy.
01:29
Got three control.
01:32
Got three.
01:34
We're going to be clearing out of here.
01:35
We can take that.
01:37
Received, thank you.
01:38
Trowel One, you can stand down.
01:41
And Act Three Ten, that patient will be on the 2nd floor.
01:44
Crews en route.
01:47
Copy that.
01:51
Yes, we're five.
01:54
You can sign that phone number, please.
01:57
Five, our final number for that will be (number withheld).
02:05
Copy, thank you.
02:07
All right, (number withheld), the base, I'm off at the store.
02:10
The SP is gone.
02:11
I'm going to get some information.
02:14
All right, you can see a cop hide down for now.
02:17
Off of the store, received.
02:18
Yeah, we didn't have a number up here.
02:20
We're going through a 3rd party to try to get in touch with it.
02:22
Five, you can stand down if not on site.
02:28
Central 10 on location.
02:31
Central 10 is on location.
02:34
Copy, are we going off?
02:36
Copy, where you going now?
02:39
(number withheld), the bank.
02:44
Any description? First of all, the suspect stole a red sweater.
02:49
Suspect described as adult, wearing all black.
02:54
With a black backpack,
02:56
a black hoodie.
03:01
Not sure if the suspect went into the train station or up Mass Ave toward the square.
03:07
Received.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
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Two Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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