Buyer blackmails seller during Playstation 5 sale, Champaign IL
FraudA radio call about a sale that turned into blackmail. The seller was trying to sell a Playstation 5 near W Hill St and said the buyer blackmailed them. The suspect ran on foot toward Prospect. Officers saw someone at the nearby Walmart and are holding a trespasser who may be linked to the incident. Personal names and radio numbers in the audio have been redacted.
Audio|Source: Champaign County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
(number withheld) reported an incident just occurred near W Hill St. The caller said they were trying to sell a Playstation 5 and the buyer blackmailed them. The suspect was described as about 20 years old, wearing a black Nike hoodie, running on foot toward Prospect. Officers reported seeing a subject at Walmart and are holding a trespasser there until they determine if it is connected. Radio unit identifiers were mentioned and have been redacted, and a named person was replaced with (name withheld).
(number withheld) reported an incident just occurred near W Hill St. The caller said they were trying to sell a Playstation 5 and the buyer blackmailed them. The suspect was described as about 20 years old, wearing a black Nike hoodie, running on foot toward Prospect. Officers reported seeing a subject at Walmart and are holding a trespasser there until they determine if it is connected. Radio unit identifiers were mentioned and have been redacted, and a named person was replaced with (name withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near W Hill St, Champaign, IL 61820
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