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Attempted armed robbery at smoke shop in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia PA

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West Philadelphia Regional Center, Staff Office, Philadelphia, PA 19139

A man pointed a gun and attempted to rob a smoke shop in Philadelphia. It is unknown if he is still on the scene or has fled.

Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police - Citywide
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Transcript:
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West Shelton.
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Court of a robbery in progress.
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It says at the store, history says it's the smoke shop.
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Point of gun.
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Have a man, black, gray jeans.
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It says attempted to take USC.
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Unknown to be still on location or if he fled.
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Again, 14 District near West Shelton, for the robbery and progress.
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Again, it says at the store, the history shows it's a smoke shop.
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Sort of a man, black, gray jeans, attempted to take USC point of gun[1].
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Nothing further.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
point of gun: Offense involved a firearm being pointed/brandished

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West Philadelphia Regional Center, Staff Office, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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