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Man armed with gun attempts vehicle theft on 79th Street, Chicago IL

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W 79th St & S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

A man dressed in all black pulled out a gun and tried to steal a vehicle near 79th Street and Vincennes Avenue. The suspect was last seen walking eastbound on 79th Street wearing a black hoodie and face mask.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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Minot's in 6th and citywide person with a gun, 79th of Vincennes.
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Caller said a male wearing all black, pulled out a gun on him, tried to take his vehicle.
00:07
Caller said he's currently at the currency exchange and the offenders walking down 79th Street.
00:11
No further.
00:18
6663. Eddie, pull down the bomb.
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663 at 8104.
00:23
Is there a description of the other offender?
00:26
Male wearing all black is all we have.
00:29
Walking down 79th Street, unknown direction.

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Location mentioned:
W 79th St & S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

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