Crowd gathers at mall after social media money post, Wrentham MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report at a mall store concerning a social media post about a 'money drop' at the Christmas tree outside the shop. A crowd gathered and caused minor damage to the tree before officers confirmed it was part of a promotional event organized by the mall. The area was cleared without further issues.
Audio|Heard on: Wrentham Police Dispatch
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03:5
Transcript:
00:00
Just took a call from (name withheld) at Suite 195.
00:04
They stated there was an online post about a money drop happening at the Christmas tree in front of the store.
00:13
They state that parties are gathering out front now, damaging the tree.
00:20
Okay, received.
00:27
Nine, what's your pleasure? You want me to head back that way?
00:33
Yeah.
00:34
7070, mind going that way as well, please.
00:45
What's the suite number again?
00:49
195.
00:57
Hey, what's your pleasure? You want me up there?
01:02
Why don't you start this way just in case?
01:09
33 to Sierra 9.
01:14
Go ahead, 33.
01:17
I have the cameras off.
01:19
It doesn't appear that anything's happening by the tree.
01:22
Did look like there might be mall security standing by as well.
01:28
Okay, thank you.
01:36
Yeah, unsure how much of a delay there is.
01:38
The security director called it in,
01:40
stated that money has already been found, but there are still parties there going through the tree.
01:55
Control, I'll be off here.
01:58
Received 83.
02:06
Ninety units, it appears that the mall conducted the money giveaway on a tree and that's what the issue was.
02:14
So there is no money left and people were looking through.
02:19
Eighty-three or seventy-seven, why don't you guys just go check it out? Make sure it's all set.
02:22
Matt, just remain in the center if we get an additional call.
02:33
18 has it.
02:37
77, I'm approaching the tree on foot right now.
02:39
I should be all set.
02:46
Received.
02:56
83 to control.
02:59
Control's on.
03:01
All right, so it's been cleared out.
03:03
Nobody around here now.
03:04
Control will be clear.
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Location mentioned:
Premium, Outlet Blvd Suite 195, Wrentham, MA 02093
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