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Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire · 1/12/2026 03:58 PM
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Can I have you head to Walmart? They have a suspicious male in there walking around the store.
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He's now back in that break room where their employees go for their breaks.
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Deputies respond to possible knife threat at Walmart

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a Walmart in Mason City regarding a report of a man behaving suspiciously and possibly carrying a knife. The individual was seen moving between store areas, including the employee break room and dressing room. It was uncertain whether the knife was brandished or only visible in his pocket. Deputies arrived on scene to investigate the situation.

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4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
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