Attempted vehicle fire near International Boulevard


A caller reports two males suspected of trying to start a fire near International Boulevard and 52nd Avenue. The caller describes their clothing and that one person said they were trying to start a fire. No injuries were reported and nothing was actively burning at the time. The caller also mentions a truck bed that had been set on fire earlier.
Audio|Source: Oakland Police Dispatch
01:21
Transcript:
The male, 20 to 30s, wearing a black hoodie and tan pants at 52nd and International. I went at 470, 12. 242[1] to 211[2].10. There was also someone saying, "I'm trying to start a fire." A second male, about 28, long hair, goatee, wearing a black SF Giants baseball cap, brown hoodie, white shirt, and blue jeans. They may be together. There are no injuries and nothing on fire right now. 3.07, copy. 3.2. Is that 3.7, 2? Apologies, we're re-linked to them. Can you show me 9RT and place me back on instant 1.045 on paper? None of our... any of us get a couple more calls sending beat 26, or 415[3] Charlie, 65, 72nd. 23. If you know our cat, we return to the night... 26 and then the bed of the truck that's on CAD was lit on fire. I'll put it all over for it here. How fast for the time?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
242: Assault (possible reference)
[2]
211: Robbery (possible reference)
[3]
415: Disturbance
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Location mentioned:
International Blvd & 52nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
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