Suspicious individual seen with possible weapon in driveway, Fairview Heights IL


A resident observed a tall man in a hoodie carrying something suspicious in their driveway. The man hid the item when noticed and walked behind a nearby tire shop. The caller was worried the item might be a small weapon and informed police for awareness without requesting contact.
Audio|Source: Fairview Heights Public Safety
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Transcript:
They noticed a taller white male wearing a hoodie and a backpack walking up their driveway with something in their hand. When they were pulling up the subject, tucked the item behind his back and walked off, lasting walking behind R&R tire. caller was concerned. The subject was armed with the 32. They're not requesting contact, just wanting to make PD wear. 10-4[1]. I'm in the area. 10-4. 214-9.
They noticed a taller white male wearing a hoodie and a backpack walking up their driveway with something in their hand. When they were pulling up the subject, tucked the item behind his back and walked off, lasting walking behind R&R tire. caller was concerned. The subject was armed with the 32. They're not requesting contact, just wanting to make PD wear. 10-4[1]. I'm in the area. 10-4. 214-9.
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