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Pedestrian seen with shovel near Van Nuys BlvdLos Angeles CA

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Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a person walking along the shoulder of Highway 101 near Van Nuys Boulevard, possibly carrying a shovel. The individual appeared to be stumbling. The situation was treated as potential suspicious activity pending further assessment.

Audio|Heard on: Malibu Area Public Safety
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00:19
Transcript:
00:00
102 boy, 1108 pedestrian southbound 101 at Van Nuys Boulevard for (name withheld) last seen wearing a white shirt,
00:06
stumbling walking north on the right shoulder carrying a shovel.
00:14
10-4[1].
00:19
100 boy en route.
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or affirmative; message received and understood.

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Location mentioned:
Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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