Passenger Upset Over Taxi Fare Payment Dispute, Seattle WA


Police were called to near 2nd Avenue Southwest after a caller waiting in a yellow taxi disconnected the call. Officers found a female who was very upset because she was attempting to pay the taxi driver with a prepaid gift card, which caused a dispute.
Audio|Source: Seattle Fire / Seattle Police East / South Precincts
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Transcript:
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Three Frank one, any unit to assist at near 2nd Ave SW for an unknown call.
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Call are stating they need officers at this location and they are waiting in a yellow cab and disconnected before call taker could ask any additional questions.
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So answer on callback near 2nd Ave SW.
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Again, 3. Frank 1 to respond units back.
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2.5.3.3.
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I put this in handle and lock me to that.
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And then if my RO calls back, can you just tell them to please wait at the scene until I return?
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(name withheld) 2, your case number is going to be 299-173.
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Do you, Franklin?
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Franklin.
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A new call take her on the line with a female who is extremely upset.
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She's trying to pay the taxi driver with a prepaid gift card.
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Copy, we just arrived and we see the taxi.
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Location mentioned:
Near 2nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
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