Suspicious man parked long time at gas station, Spearfish SD


Police responded to reports of a man parked for over two hours at a gas station who behaved oddly when approached and then left. He was last seen near Bomgaars or parked along 26th Street in a black Toyota with California plates. There were concerns about his mental health or possible intoxication.
Audio|Source: Spearfish PD, Fire, Lawrence Co Sheriff
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Transcript:
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I'm going to sign you to a suspicious person slash welfare check, took place at Phillips 66 to exit 14.
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The employee there said there was a male parked in the parking lot for well over two hours.
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He went to go check on him and the conversation was weird.
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He then left the parking lot.
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I think either went to the bomb guards area or was parked along the side of the street on 26th Street.
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9-2-6.
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Good.
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No, something around.
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Sent 4 gave a California plate 9 Mary Ocean Union 552.
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Comes back to a black 2024 Toyota.
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Temper. 9-10, 9-203, close over 2, I'll be in route, code 1.
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9-10, did the ERP you believe the mail, signal 7?
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He stated either mental health issues or yes, signal 7.
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Location mentioned:
S 26th St, Spearfish, SD 57783
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