Transformer glowing near Washington Blvd gas station, Howard County MD
Fire & ArsonA transformer on a pole near Washington Boulevard at the Global Gas Station was reported to have a glowing part. No fire, hazards, or power outages were observed. A man stole lighters and food from the gas station and left the scene in a white truck. The suspect was not caught.
Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
You let them know we didn't see anything burning, but there's a transformer on that pole that has a piece on it that's glowing.
00:05
Looks like maybe something just turned off of it.
00:07
We didn't see any lines down there and any hazards current service.
00:10
Director, can you give me a location?
00:11
Frank 11.
00:12
It's going to be owned 108 just prior to the county line.
00:15
Frank 11. Charlie 12, Charlie 31, Charlie 5-1, near Washington Boulevard at Global Gas Station.
00:21
Caller is advising at a number two male with shirt and yoga pant, came in.
00:26
He stole lighters and food.
00:28
This occurred about five minutes ago.
00:30
Time 22. We're still getting further.
00:32
22, 31. Direct through near Wingright Road.
00:34
I believe it's going to be near Tucker Road.
00:36
Correct. Is Montgomery County aware or were they out there with you?
00:40
They were not out there.
00:41
I don't believe they're going to be necessary.
00:42
Charlie and the draft Washington Boulevard.
00:44
We're being advised that the suspect is no longer on the scene.
00:46
He left in a large white truck, unknown direction of travel.
00:49
Caller has it on video.
00:50
2232. Frank Levin. Frank Levin.
00:51
Did you notice if there was any power out in the area? Household Disturbance, you can call our units and services?
00:57
No, no notice. Never. And can you advise, is it pole to pole or pull to house?
01:01
The lines coming off the Transformer looked like they were going full to pole.
01:04
Charlie 12.
01:05
Charlie 12. Power's okay. We'll call P.
01:06
Cheney. You can have the other units, cancel.
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