Shoplifter flees Target northbound, Modesto CA


Radio dispatch about a suspected shoplifter at Target near McHenry Ave. A male in a blue long-sleeve shirt was seen concealing items and running northbound from the store. Dispatchers talk about available units, codes, and possible air support.
Audio|Source: Stanislaus County Sheriff and Fire Dispatch, Ceres Police Dispatch, and Modesto Police Dispatch
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
The central unit pulling 237[4] at Target 3405 McKenry Avenue for a BMA or HMA and a blue long-sleeve shirt who is concealing items are if he thinks he is going to 488[1]. 24-8[2]. 243.29-01[3].
00:29
David Adam William, Ocean, Ocean, David, first of Robert, Adam, Frank, Ida. And he's on the mail. I cover that. Logged me off, please. Have a good night. All right, copy you as all. Let us turn to 9th, man, too. You can count.
00:56
Before I free control. Stanford, I see command two. Go ahead. Good. Sanford, I said. Have it here. You had to... M.ID's each is 15 to 20 minutes. 93, you over time once today. Hi, coffee.
01:19
No, a couple of our contacts before he wanted to just stopped him a couple minutes ago as when in yesterday. Do we have air? Stand by on 911. Copy that one. Copy that one. It looks like they are available at the hangar. It looks like our subject just 488[1] and leg bales northbound out of the target. Copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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488: Petty Theft
[2]
24-8: Possible radio code for status or unit
[3]
243.29-01: Possible penal code (context unclear)
[4]
237: Assault (possible code error, but included in transcript)
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Location mentioned:
Near McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
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