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Police investigate suspicious van near Transit RoadErie County NY

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audio iconSuspicious Activity
Como Park Blvd & Transit Rd, Lancaster, NY 14043

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded near Transit Road and Como Park Boulevard in Depew for a suspicious Dodge Caravan with a New York plate (number withheld). The vehicle was reportedly linked to four individuals wearing black jackets, one with a red hoodie. Officers confirmed later that the vehicle had returned, and the scene was cleared.

Audio|Heard on: Cheektowaga Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:33
Transcript:
00:00
The area of Transit Road, Como Park Boulevard for Depew.
00:05
It's going to be a, you're looking for a Dodge Caravan,
00:16
New York reg,
00:20
(number withheld).
00:31
10-1[1].
00:35
That's by the Five Guys.
00:38
Five Guys.
00:41
I'm sure those four individuals will probably try to head back in your way, all wearing black jackets.
00:46
One has a red hoodie.
00:50
That one.
00:54
Radio copy.
00:58
(number withheld), cover by 17.
01:03
1042.
01:11
Cheesecake to Ladder, you got two coming your way.
01:13
They're all set.
01:17
Copy.
01:24
Radio Car One, we did confirm with Depew that that vehicle returned.
01:28
You get 10-66?
01:32
Very good, I'm 10-8[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-1: Call your command
[2]
10-8: In Service

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Location mentioned:
Como Park Blvd & Transit Rd, Lancaster, NY 14043

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