Male claims parents held at gunpoint in phone scam
FraudA male reported that his parents were being held at gunpoint during a phone call requesting money. Police confirmed that the parents were safe.
Audio|Source: Clearwater Police - East
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Transcript:
Ced 136, 121 and 115 for a specific event that just occurred at 2812, Westchester, Drive, North. Someone. It could be a reference. The male on the phone saying that. Saying that the parents are being held at gunpoint, that's going to be two minutes since they've gotten the call. Be advised, they have not heard the mother or father's voice through the phone. Tiggers Landline getting further at this time. 135, perhaps we get the parent's phone number as well. (name withheld), the suspicious event, be advised. The call came in from the mother's phone number, seeing that they needed money. Possibly a scam, 135. The mother's phone number is going to be in line 15. I'm trying the father's phone now. Copy. 135 on the landline with dad and there appear to be code 4 at home. Copy. 15 copy. Let me continue for confirmation or are clear tonight? 1-15, I'll take care of it. 135, city? 135. Yeah, they're code 4. I asked Dad to turn on the exterior lights and step to the front door.
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Location mentioned:
Near Westchester Dr N, Clearwater, FL 33761
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