Foul odor reported in motel room, no renter contact, Mesa AZ


A motel manager reported a strong foul odor coming from a room and suspects something may be dead inside. The renter has not been seen for several days, and attempts to contact them have failed. Housekeepers refuse to enter the room because of the smell. Fire department is on standby nearby.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
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Transcript:
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Charlie 41 and 7 Baker 34 and any sergeant to copy on 900[1] 1625 east main unit number one two three
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Sanjuri 21[2].
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Timber 34.
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San Baker 33.
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104. It's at Motel 6-1625 East Main, room number 1, 23.
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RRP is going to be the manager, says there is a foul smell coming from this room and thinks something is dead inside.
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Do we have a possible phone number on file for the person who's renting the room?
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I'll ask. They just included a name of the person that's renting the room as a James Hunrass.
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I'll see if they have any number for them on file.
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Two item 45.
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I'm going to go over at 6.
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We're going to get this little girl, a tow truck, get this thing home.
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And throughout the Motel 6, the manager doesn't have a driver's license or vehicle listed for the room renter and also no 21[2] listed.
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I've attached a possible on 27[3] for him.
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The neighbors are saying they haven't seen him come or go for a couple days now and housekeepers don't want to make entry due to the smell or if they'll be in the office for contact.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
900: Dead body/possible DOA
[2]
21: Phone call
[3]
27: Driver's license information
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Location mentioned:
Near E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
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