Man attempts to steal motor oil at Walmart self-checkout, Mesa AZ


A man tried to steal motor oil by hiding it in his backpack inside a Walmart store. Loss prevention staff are watching him at the self-checkout but think he may leave before they can stop him.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Superstition Patrol District
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Transcript:
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Will you start for our 488[1], 1606 South Signal Butte at the Walmart?
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Charlie 44. Roger 43.
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It's 1606 South Signal Butte.
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RP's loss prevention.
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Mail concealed motor oil in his backpack and is standing at the self-checkout now.
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R.P.[2] doesn't think he'll be able to stop him before he gets out the door and he's going to be a white male, great taketop, black pants, 5-9-200 with a shaved head and a multicolored MC helmet.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
488: Theft
[2]
R.P.: Reporting Party
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Location mentioned:
Near S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
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