Man tries to set vehicle on fire near Fruitvale Avenue
Fire & ArsonA person reported a man trying to set a car on fire near Fruitvale Avenue. The man was followed by a silver vehicle and appeared to need help.
Audio|Source: Oakland Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
I'll be 90th. 19. 19. Autumn 2 advises are code 4. I copy the priority in my beat. Show me and row. 19094. It's the 415C[1], 378 Embarcadero, 378 Embarcadero. Copy on strategy priority in the district. It's going to be 2400 Fruitvale. It's going to be for a 451[2]. Callers sounded out of breath, but was asking for help, said they're being followed by a silver vehicle. The male (name withheld), 30s, early 40s, thin build wearing a black beanie, red jacket. He's trying to set a vehicle on fire. They just connected, no answer on callback. When I said in 34. 1737. You have you. Twainty, Diego. You into cover, please. Can you take cover? Here you think a good, 20. I'm Robert Tom. I'm sorry with this.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
415C: Disturbance involving fire or arson
[2]
451: Arson
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Location mentioned:
Near Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
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