Police Pursue Suspected Stolen Vehicle in Columbus, Columbus OH


Police are pursuing a gray Dodge Charger suspected to be stolen. The chase involves multiple police units and a helicopter. Officers are ready to use spike strips if the vehicle tries to escape.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 6 Northeast
02:53
Transcript:
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20[2] 20 we're in the area that's six you sent to us I have 9071[1] 9071 the gray Dodge charger with black
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in a Michigan tag. It's entered as a 45[5]. It just went south on St. Clair from 5th. I'm trying to catch up to it. I've not lit it up yet. I copy. South from St. Clair and 5th. Any other cars in the area? 7612 Add us. Can you hear of the chopper? Choppur, 20[2].6. 540[3]. Put us on it. 5-2[4] at us. South is the second now going up over top of the railroad track of 670.
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That's 7. I copy. Let's try to light it up once when we get enough cars, and then if it takes off spikes are approved, we don't need to light up more than that. And it's going to be Michigan Tag 9 Queen Sam Tom 1-1. We're stopped at the red light now at Planner. Hey, what's the chopper radio? Hey, firm, talk to channel 6.
01:23
Sound Sinclair crossing Leonard and it's looking like about three on board. And speeds are 33 miles an hour and 35. All right, we're coming up to Mount Vernon now and going to signal to go eastbound.
01:48
You got three cars coming west down up the velocity in. I'm going to let you guys get on the other side of us just so you're not down range and then we'll light up.
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Mount Vernon 17th. We're making orders. Fire's coming from the east, watch the crossfire. Have enough cards, you can shut down 60s. I copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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9071: Possibly a unit or incident number referenced for the vehicle
[2]
20: Location or unit code
[3]
540: Unit code
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5-2: Unit code for police assistance
[5]
45: Stolen Vehicle/Auto Theft
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Location mentioned:
Mt Vernon Ave & N 17th St, Columbus, OH 43203
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