Hostage report at Merle Hay Mall parking lot checked, Des Moines IA
A report was made that someone was being held hostage in the parking lot near Merle Hay Rd at Merle Hay Mall. The caller left before police arrived. Officers are checking the area to verify the situation.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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Both cars, the unknown problem at Merle Hay Mall, near Merle Hay Rd,
00:04
security is the caller saying the manager at Ross stated a customer walked up to the cashier and told them someone was being held hostage in the parking lot.
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Copy.
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Copy.
00:23
One way out.
00:25
Go ahead.
00:29
I was just walking in the target to deal the stuff before, but since I'm here, you can opt that back for a second and I'll go talk to the manager.
00:38
Where's he at?
00:40
Well, it sounds like a plan to me. I believe it should be the Ross manager or so on the northeast corner of them all.
00:48
Yeah, I think I'll be there a second.
00:51
Gabby.
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332dp.
00:56
Go ahead.
00:59
We advise both houses we must we should.
01:01
We'll back in.
01:03
Kevin.
01:08
I have it.
01:10
Go ahead.
01:14
Sounds like a lady that was reporting someone allegedly being held hostage has already left. I'll do a lot around the parking lot and make sure if things could hear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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