Possible robbery reported at Walgreens in Sterling, Sterling IL
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible robbery in progress at a Walgreens on Lincoln Way in Sterling. Two individuals reportedly filled duffel bags with items inside the store. It was uncertain if they were armed. The individuals then left the store in a white vehicle traveling east toward a nearby restaurant.
Audio|Heard on: Stephenson County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:56
Transcript:
00:00
Sterling, one 70. Can you check with Sterling? It sounds like they had a robbery in progress at the Walgreens on Lincoln Way.
00:09
Ten 70, Sterling.
00:18
All right, 170 good.
00:20
170, it's a robbery in progress at the Walgreens on Lincoln Way.
00:23
Walgreens on Lincoln Way, one unit is on scene.
00:27
Two individuals in the store with duffel bags going up and down the aisles, placing items in the bags, unknown if they have weapons.
00:38
Sir, I have 170, 10-4[2].
00:40
Myself and 136 are en route from 80 units to 40.
00:45
170, 10-4[2]0[1].
00:51
The individuals have left the store in a white vehicle eastbound toward a nearby restaurant.
00:55
Eastbound toward the restaurant?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-40: Silent run (no lights/siren)
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081
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