Shoplifter armed with knife sparks chase near Fred Meyer, Burien WA
Concern arises as a shoplifter at Fred Meyer spits on security and flees on foot toward Legend Auto Sales, armed with a foldable knife but not threatening directly.
Audio|Source: King County Sheriff Dispatch Southwest
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Transcript:
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Also, pending now for the Burien units, they've got a shoplift gone bad at Fred Meyer, apparently spit on the RP[2] and is GOA[1] on foot.
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No, I tend to give up.
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No, Arthur, Jr., you're out.
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Cut either Fred Meyer, near 1st Avenue South, contacting security, Peter.
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He's armed security there.
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He says a subject was trying to shoplift, spit on him,
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and is now GA toward Legend Auto Sales.
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It's a white male 40s been billed.
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He is wearing a gray coat and black pants.
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He is carrying a foldable-type knife in his hand.
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Doesn't sound like he threatened the RP[2] with it.
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No, there's 1090s he said not the legends I assume.
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Noor 13. Go ahead.
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I'm with the RP[2] out front.
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He says they just want to trespass[3] if we locate them.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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GOA: Subject or suspect was no longer present when officers arrived at the scene.
[2]
RP: Person who reports an incident to authorities, such as a caller, witness, or victim.
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trespass: Criminal trespass (degree unspecified)
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Location mentioned:
1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168
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