Group panhandling and hiding near Cactus Park parking lot, Phoenix AZ


The audio is a caller reporting a group in a mall parking lot near Cactus Park. The caller says one person in a wheelchair was panhandling and another person was hiding in nearby bushes. No weapons or threats were reported. The caller is concerned about suspicious behavior and possible trespassing.
Audio|Source: Phoenix Police Dispatch A - Cactus Park
01:11
Transcript:
Caller reports a group near Bethany Home Road and 27th Avenue at the mall parking lot. One person in a wheelchair was panhandling on the street. Another person was hiding in the bushes. Caller said no one has been threatened and no weapons were shown. Caller described clothing as a t-shirt, jeans, and a cap. The caller mentioned two people identified as (name withheld) and (name withheld).
Caller reports a group near Bethany Home Road and 27th Avenue at the mall parking lot. One person in a wheelchair was panhandling on the street. Another person was hiding in the bushes. Caller said no one has been threatened and no weapons were shown. Caller described clothing as a t-shirt, jeans, and a cap. The caller mentioned two people identified as (name withheld) and (name withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Cactus Park, 3801 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029
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