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Woman instructed to buy gift cards during phone call at store, Des Moines IA

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Near E Euclid Ave Walgreens, Des Moines, IA 50313

At Walgreens near East Euclid Avenue, a woman was on the phone being instructed to buy high-value gift cards. She appeared distressed and had been crying and shaking. The person on the phone also told staff to mind their own business.

Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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Suspicious activity reported at Walgreens, near East Euclid Avenue.
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Near East Euclid.
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He was staff. They have a female customer on the phone, as if someone is instructing her to get high-value gift cards.
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Someone is telling her what to say and telling staff to mind their own business.
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She has been crying and shaking during the call.

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Near E Euclid Ave Walgreens, Des Moines, IA 50313

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