Suspicious pink backpack found on eastbound lanes near Kernan, South Bend IN


A caller reported seeing a pink backpack on the eastbound lanes near Kernan and a nearby number, expressing concern that a child might have been taken.
Audio|Source: South Bend, Mishawaka & St Joseph Co Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
17 Adam 71 for suspicious activity. 17. 3 of Kern and (number withheld). Colored advising, she saw a pink backpack sitting in the eastbound lanes on the side of the road. She did and that she thinks that a child may have been taken. Kernan (number withheld). 3 Bravo 71 signal 4[1].
17 Adam 71 for suspicious activity. 17. 3 of Kern and (number withheld). Colored advising, she saw a pink backpack sitting in the eastbound lanes on the side of the road. She did and that she thinks that a child may have been taken. Kernan (number withheld). 3 Bravo 71 signal 4[1].
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South Bend, IN
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