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Suspicious person in utility truck seeks false payment, Springfield IL
A suspicious individual in an Ameren utility truck tried to collect a false payment near Marie Drive. The person is still driving around the area and is being investigated.
Audio|Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Marie and Laverna, you do have 1017 over near Marie.
00:03
She states a subject in an Ameren truck came to her mom's residence stating that...
00:11
She said she needed to make a payment but verified there is no balance with the company, and he's currently still driving around in the area.
00:22
She wants him checked out.
00:23
The white male with green jacket, gray striker.
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Location mentioned:
Marie Dr, Springfield, IL 62707
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