Robbery suspect fled after pulling knife on guard, Philadelphia PA
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RobberyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police received a call about a robbery near Bustleton Avenue and East Cheltenham Avenue in Philadelphia. A man reportedly stole items and pulled a knife when confronted by a security guard before fleeing the area, possibly boarding a southbound Route 14 bus.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, I just realized what address this is.
00:01
This is a 3SU caller.
00:02
You can make it you an off.
00:05
We're safe.
00:08
232.
00:09
232?
00:12
All right, the offender is no longer on location and might have jumped on the 14 bus heading southbound on the boulevard.
00:18
I got flash for you.
00:20
Copy that.
00:23
A man, about six foot two in height.
00:27
He's got a black hoodie,
00:29
gray camo pants, white shoes.
00:31
He's got a black knit hat with a gray rim around it.
00:36
Is this a robbery or a theft?
00:40
Probably going to be a robbery.
00:41
He was taking items and then when he was confronted, he pulled a knife from a security guard.
00:48
What's his ID number on this?
00:51
About 5 to 10 minutes ago.
00:54
Two times six is just that one question.
00:56
Do they believe he got on that bus because they saw him or he just normally takes that route because they've seen him before?
01:03
Good question.
01:05
He was walking towards the corner and a bus came and it was no longer there.
01:11
Okay, I got you. I'm going to go southbound on the boulevard to see if I can pick up the bus.
01:16
Okay.
01:18
Fifteen twelve, we can start it.
01:20
Give attention.
01:22
Received.
01:25
I'm going to be behind the 14 bus.
01:28
It's going to be at Bustleton and Cheltenham over on the 15th.
01:31
Just hold me out here right by the terminal.
01:36
Tom six, okay.
01:38
And read me that flash one more time.
01:44
Black hoodie, six two, gray camo sweatpants, black knit hat, gray rim.
01:50
Armed with a knife.
01:53
All right, I got you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Bustleton Ave & E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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