Burglary suspect seen in store before fleeing scene, Des Moines IA


A person was seen inside a store that may have been a burglary. The suspect had a cane and was described as wearing a black hat, black shirt, and orange cargo shorts. When the police arrived, no one was seen inside.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
23. Go ahead. 2821, Columbia now. Copy 3821, Columbia. 2.33. 233. Have a description here. There'll be a middle-aged male, has a cane, a black hat, black shirt, orange cargo shorts, and has a backpack. He's going to be... He was the one inside the store. Now, caller says they don't see anyone in the store at this time, for him.
23. Go ahead. 2821, Columbia now. Copy 3821, Columbia. 2.33. 233. Have a description here. There'll be a middle-aged male, has a cane, a black hat, black shirt, orange cargo shorts, and has a backpack. He's going to be... He was the one inside the store. Now, caller says they don't see anyone in the store at this time, for him.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
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