Homeowner threatens with hatchet over equipment dispute, Laporte County IN


A person lent equipment which was refused to be returned by the borrower. When the owner attempted to retrieve it near 1000 North, the homeowner confronted him with a hatchet in a threatening way. The equipment, a Bobcat, was present at the scene.
Audio|Source: LaPorte County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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63[1] county civil complaint.
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603. County Civil Complaint.
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4858 1,
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Near 1000 North.
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The caller advised that he had let someone borrow a piece of equipment.
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He's now refusing to return it.
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He found at this location while trying to remove it. The homeowner came out with a hatchet in a threatening manner to wait for the...
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The Bobcat is also in Rob.
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The Bobcat is also in Rob.
Police codes explained
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63: Firearm/gun (person armed)
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Location mentioned:
E 1000 N, Indiana
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