False alarm of robbery reported near West Norwood, Chicago IL


Dispatch received calls about a person yelling for help and a possible body near West Peterson. Another caller reported a robbery near West Norwood, but that caller later said it was a false alarm and police were not needed. Dispatch asked officers to check the area.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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Transcript:
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Coming over as a C.O. 1,800-West Peterson on the tracks, Metro calling it in, requesting CPD for backup. They're saying it's a possible body on the east side of the tracks at the Peterson Ridge. Now, go on.
00:29
calls for a person calling for help, 1218 West on up. You know what? Hold on. We're getting a second ticket for a possible false alarm. For us, Wendy. For this person calling for health, 1218, West Norwood, the caller yelled out that it was a robbery.
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A male was yelling, but then the same person called back saying it was a false alarm and does not need police. Do you want to still send someone over there, sir? Yeah, go ahead, squad. That's fine. All right, 72. You might just walk sliding through there, make sure all is good, please. 1218, West Norwood. 10, 4.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Norwood St, Chicago, IL 60660
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