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Officers contacted after suspicious vehicle near Woodlawn RdSterling IL

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audio iconSuspicious Activity
Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

As discussed during the dispatch call, around 11 p.m., a resident near Woodlawn Drive in Sterling reported a car stopping twice and individuals walking through the yard. The occupants later returned and spoke briefly to the resident. The resident requested to speak with an officer. The vehicle involved was described as a red Equinox.

Audio|Heard on: Whiteside County Fire/PD ISP Troop 1/2
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Transcript:
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Approximately 11 p.m.
00:01
Last night, near Woodlawn Drive.
00:05
(name withheld) advised a car pulled into their driveway, people got out, and walked through the front yard.
00:16
They did not approach the door and then left.
00:20
They came back about 10 minutes later.
00:22
Two came up to the door and spoke to (name withheld).
00:25
(name withheld) now wants to speak to an officer.
00:33
Driving a red Equinox.

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Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081

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