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Citizen detains suspect at gas station after attempted break-in, Chicago IL

audio iconBurglary
Near S Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

A citizen detained a male suspect at a Citgo gas station near S Leamington Ave after the suspect attempted to break into the citizen's house. The suspect had a knife and mace, but the citizen took the knife and tied him up.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 12
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Transcript:
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Thank you. On the beat, you've got a holding offender.
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Citizen is holding offender at Citgo gas station near S Leamington Ave because he was Mace near S Leamington Ave, coming over with details to follow.
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Offender is a male wearing a black shirt, black jeans, tried to break into his house, had a knife and mace. He took the knife, has the offender tied up.
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Near S Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

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