Power outage triggers burglary suspicion at vacant building, Mesa AZ
Police responded to a report of a power outage at an empty commercial building near East University Drive in Mesa. The fire protection system triggered, raising concerns that someone might be stealing copper wiring from the vacant property.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Central Patrol District
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Transcript:
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308 E.C.
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University, 308 East University, R.P.
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is not 97,
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saying the building is abandoned.
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The RP received notification that there's a subject at dispatch 20.
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I'm trying to clarify if there's a suite number.
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Copy.
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No suite number right now, no cameras, received a phone call from his fire protection system
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that the power shut off, so if he's concerned someone could be stealing copper.
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Baker 21, you can now make to 4-5-9.
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Copy.
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Three vacants and a once I'm probably.
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Copy.
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It's for the 459[1] commercial, it's going to be an update.
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They're now saying it's 316 University Suite 16.
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Sizing is just 316 East Uni.
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It's a large 36,000 square foot empty building.
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I'm going to start you, if you can take the back side behind the building, I'm not sure if there's exits on both the north or west side.
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Go to the forefront on University.
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This R.P. will be en route.
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ETS is 30 minutes and a white pickup.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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459: Unlawful entry into a structure to commit theft or another felony.
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Location mentioned:
Near E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85207
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