Man high on drugs attacks children at gas station, North Canton OH


A man appearing to be under the influence of drugs attacked one child and tried to grab another at a gas station near Lorraine Avenue. The suspect was last seen walking toward 73rd Street.
Audio|Source: Cleveland Police - West
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Transcript:
00:00
Ready other two by three five, can I get you for this call over on Moraine Avenue? Two. Go ahead, send it. It's going to be near Lorraine Avenue. Near Lorraine Avenue. Near Lorraine has a gas station, Amin calling, states that he has a male in the station that seems to be high on drugs. Caller states he attacked one of the little girls there.
00:28
We got another call from an off-duty employee. He says, male is highly intoxic on drugs causing a scene here. He just tried to grab a little girl that was walking into the gas station. Caller jumped out of her car, so it's a two. Cat number (number withheld). It is a black male approximately 5'8. He has a black belly, a purple shirt, gray basketball shorts with white stripes, white tennis shoes.
00:58
Male is lasting walking toward 73rd. Got you. 2130.6 radio? 36. 36. I see the EMS truck in like a distance. It's just been sitting there. I don't know if they're waiting for it. It's clear the scene, but if you want to advise them, the scene is clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lorraine Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
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