Man in ninja outfit wanders neighborhood with sword, Chandler AZ
A man dressed in a black and dark gray ninja outfit with a mask was seen wandering a neighborhood while holding a large sword-like object. He was observed sitting on sidewalks, staring at children, and walking into driveways without interacting with residents. The behavior was reported as suspicious and possibly intimidating.
Audio|Source: Chandler Police and Fire, Phoenix Fire
02:18
Transcript:
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Our complaint states that there's a male subject about 5 to 10, 170 pounds, dress as a ninja.
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We're in a black and dark gray outfit.
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Holding a big camera sword, walking around the neighborhood acting a little 647[1], currently seen sitting down on the sidewalk, but walking around aimlessly staring at kids as they walk by.
00:20
It's last seen eastbound on links.
00:30
My copy, my insult in Mesa, G.D.A. at 1097. Halloween.
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On a Friday.
00:45
Yay!
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Hey. Edward 42.
00:52
If I forgot to say it, happy Halloween as well.
00:54
And I will also join that party.
00:57
10.4, you got it.
01:05
2015, good evening, 1900.
01:12
Like, 4.30?
01:15
7.47.
01:17
Just have deputies be aware of those throwing stars here.
01:20
It was a little bit low.
01:27
What did you need?
01:30
Otherwise the other deputies get to be aware of those throwing stars, they're a little tricky.
01:37
IngoP.30 is 104.
01:39
Everybody be aware.
01:41
It's your...
01:51
The Matrix moves on standby, guys.
01:57
Or 31, I'm going to be 20 green area.
02:04
Some far.
02:08
He could have a second caller stated the male has a dark ninja mask over his face.
02:14
He was walking into people's driveway but not getting any candy or talking to anybody.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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647: Disorderly conduct or suspicious behavior, including lewd acts or indecent exposure.
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Chandler, AZ
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