Suspects detained after possible retail theft near Playhouse, Pittsburgh PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible retail theft incident near the Playhouse on Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh. Multiple suspects were detained, and minor use of force was reported with no injuries. The situation was resolved at the scene without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Police Police Ch 1 Dispatch - Zones 1/2
Listen to dispatch call
01:31
Transcript:
00:00
Where are they at with the retail theft suspect?
00:04
Forbes and Smithfield?
00:06
Fibrella. We're code Cepfusc.
00:10
Copy code four.
00:13
117-A ball being on our report.
00:17
That's received.
00:22
284, I'll begin out.
00:26
That's receive, 284.
00:27
Can you clarify for me if this is an actual garbage truck or a dumpster?
00:33
Garbage. Garbage.
00:38
Stalpating.
00:40
Delta 80.
00:43
I was on the same with the retail staff.
00:45
Minor use of force.
00:46
I have no injuries.
00:47
I'm back in.
00:50
I copy.
00:52
Delta 80.
00:55
Delta 80.
00:57
We're going to be able with another retail theft for the same spot.
01:01
He's being detained right now.
01:04
Repeat your intersection?
01:07
We're in front of the Playhouse.
01:11
Copy.
01:14
284. It looks like it was a dumpster.
01:18
Atchisee, thank you.
01:21
Delta 80, detained, we're Code 4.
01:24
I copy. Who are you out there with?
01:27
Everybody from the last call.
01:30
That's received.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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