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Suspicious red van seen near train tracks

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
04:36
00:00
Seven ten, I'm just looking at the board.
audio iconSuspicious Activity
W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60621
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Officers respond to reports of a suspicious red van near West 61st Street. The van has tinted windows and an unknown license plate. Witnesses report a man carrying tools to the van and tampering with nearby train tracks. Units arrive in the area, some people leave before officers can stop them, and one person is later detained in connection with the incident. There is also a separate traffic stop at 59th and Peoria involving a pointing incident, and a supervisor is notified.

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