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Heard on: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works · 1/16/2026 07:53 AM
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Start heading to the area of Coronado and Lawrence.
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There is a male with gray hair, jeans, and a brown hoodie going door to door asking residents to call the police.
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Possible suspicious person with hammer near Coronado Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a possible suspicious person going door to door near Coronado Drive and Lawrence in Alton. The individual was reportedly carrying a hammer but had not acted violently. They reportedly told residents to contact state police rather than local authorities. Backup was requested at the scene.

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Coronado Dr, Alton, IL 62002
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