Suspect Steals Tools From Construction Site and Flees, Cowlitz County WA


A male suspect stole tools from a construction site near Sierra Lake Highway and fled westbound in a white van. The reporting party followed the van north on I-5. Police have been notified.
Audio|Source: Cowlitz County Public Safety, Columbia County Law Dispatch
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Transcript:
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County, 10-0.5[1]-by-up, pending suspicious circumstance, looks like your closest 9-by-1, Sierra Lake Highway.
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Okay. There's a male who is parked at this location.
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Sounds like there's a house being built.
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RP thinks that he stole tools.
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He left in a white van, westbound on Sierra Lake Highway at a high rate.
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Got a plate of (number withheld).
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RP's behind the westbound passing tower crew.
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Norma. Norma.
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2057. Budzalab County, you can put me on that call.
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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One or five and five-cham-five.
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They are currently northbound on I-5 now, state has been advised.
Police codes explained
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10-0.5: Pending Suspicious Circumstance
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Cowlitz County, WA
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