Man carrying axe seen walking near South Chester Street, Gastonia NC


The audio discusses a man seen walking near South Chester Street carrying an axe. He is not threatening anyone but his presence raised concerns.
Audio|Source: Gaston County Public Safety
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Transcript:
We're going to be tied up here just for a second. I just got another complaint of a female at the check in Cashin that (name withheld) passed out. Could you send an Austin? No way, check on her, please? 30 and 50. That's going to be you. Actually, no. Sorry, I have a subject with a weapon coming in 401 South Chester[1] Street, W-W-5, I'll get that handle the same as I get more unit. Right, to our extension. President. With a weapon, 401 South Chester, 401 South Chester, male walks down 3rd Avenue, dressed in all black with an axe, T-O-G towards the church, an end race, possibly white male or his same male, (name withheld) at 401 South Chester. I've got Nike's on, black bucket hat, and a cross-body bag. The axe is over his shoulder. He's not threatening anyone. Charlie 50 City. He's not doing anything. Clear it out. Copy that. If y'all can go ahead and start towards the CLF to catchers for that subject. The patrol vehicle is broken down and stranded in the middle of the road. 434. I've got a Mount Holly PD officer. Please.
We're going to be tied up here just for a second. I just got another complaint of a female at the check in Cashin that (name withheld) passed out. Could you send an Austin? No way, check on her, please? 30 and 50. That's going to be you. Actually, no. Sorry, I have a subject with a weapon coming in 401 South Chester[1] Street, W-W-5, I'll get that handle the same as I get more unit. Right, to our extension. President. With a weapon, 401 South Chester, 401 South Chester, male walks down 3rd Avenue, dressed in all black with an axe, T-O-G towards the church, an end race, possibly white male or his same male, (name withheld) at 401 South Chester. I've got Nike's on, black bucket hat, and a cross-body bag. The axe is over his shoulder. He's not threatening anyone. Charlie 50 City. He's not doing anything. Clear it out. Copy that. If y'all can go ahead and start towards the CLF to catchers for that subject. The patrol vehicle is broken down and stranded in the middle of the road. 434. I've got a Mount Holly PD officer. Please.
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401 South Chester: Location of incident
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Location mentioned:
Near S Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052
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