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Officers check 911 hang-up at Merrillville address

Heard on: Lake County Public Safety

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My other units have got a 911 hang up coming in at (number withheld) West 53rd Avenue .

2/21/2026 12:17 PM

Suspicious Activity

W 53rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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AI Summary

Suspicious Activity reported near W 53rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 on Feb 21, 2026, 12:17 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible 911 hang-up near the 200 block of West 53rd Avenue in Merrillville. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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