Person seen with knife at library but no threats made


A person was seen carrying a knife at the library but did not threaten anyone and was asked to leave.
Audio|Source: Cambridge Police
00:56
Transcript:
We're receiving a call from the Central Square Library staff reporting a person who just left there had a 7-inch knife on him. The knife was visible as he put it into his pocket. He did not threaten anyone or show it on purpose. He was just asked to leave. Copy description. Affirmative. We're getting that now. (name withheld) in his 40s. Slim build is 5-7. They could not provide a calling description. He left through the Franklin Street side door. They do advise he wasn't threatening in any way. Bernie, do they want to speak to me? Confirmative. If you want to go talk to Ruby, she's calling it in. Copy. Want to control? Go one. Sure, not I go clear. Good copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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