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Petty theft near Polk St storeSan Francisco CA

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Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a petty theft near Polk Street where a suspect stole paper towels, threw one at a customer, and fled toward California Street. No weapons were involved.

Audio|Heard on: San Francisco City Police
Listen to dispatch call
00:33
Transcript:
00:00
Seven six car, a priority 245[2] near Polk Street, cross street California and Sacramento.
00:10
Sixteen Adam.
00:16
Number 16 Adam is 488[1].
00:17
Suspect stole paper towels and threw a paper towel at a customer.
00:23
Suspect is a male, about 40 to 50 years old, 5 ft 8, medium build, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and white shoes.
00:30
No tools or weapons seen.
00:31
Suspect left and went toward California Street.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
488: Petty theft
[2]
245: Assault with a deadly weapon

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Location mentioned:
Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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