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Attempted extortion via text messages reported, Columbia MD

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Near Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029

A caller near Clarksville Pike reported an attempted extortion through text messages and police are responding to meet them in a gray Audi A6.

Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
00:14
Transcript:
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10-17[1] caller references someone who's trying to extort money from them.
00:03
Call advice, they have the text message to show.
00:06
They're going to be waiting in a gray Audi A6, (number withheld).
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-17: Meet or respond to complainant or assignment en route.

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Location mentioned:
Near Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029

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