Suspicious man reported at Hickory church, Hickory NC
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Suspicious PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a man yelling on the steps of Winkler’s Grove Baptist Church in Hickory. A church employee found a cell phone plugged into the church and believed it belonged to the man, who appeared agitated and attempted to approach the building.
Audio|Heard on: Burke County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Make you aware of a suspicious person call.
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Near 9th Avenue Drive NW,
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the area of Winkler's Grove Baptist Church.
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Next playable.
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It's me, ten eight.
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I'll be en route for that.
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Caller, an employee of the church, stated she found a cell phone that was plugged into the side of the church.
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She believes it belongs to a man who is there on scene.
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She said he's on the steps of the church yelling and screaming.
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Male, long blonde hair, wearing a green coat and black pants.
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Caller is afraid he's going to try to enter the church.
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She wants to return the cell phone but is afraid to approach the man.
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Location mentioned:
9th Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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