Man verbally threatens children at convenience store, Syracuse NY


A man in his 50s threatened several young children inside a convenience store. The children seemed neglected, and the caller left before police arrived. No weapons were seen.
Audio|Source: Onondaga County Public Safety
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Caller reports no weapon seen. Kids appear to be in a neglected state. Unknown intoxication or drugs. Complaining caller left. (name withheld) was still inside the Speedway with the kids. Units confirm location and clearance. Witness reported a heavyset white male in his 50s with three to four children inside the Speedway making verbal threats saying 'don't make me beat you up'. The children appeared aged 4 to 10. The caller left before police arrived. No weapon found and no further contact with the suspect.
Caller reports no weapon seen. Kids appear to be in a neglected state. Unknown intoxication or drugs. Complaining caller left. (name withheld) was still inside the Speedway with the kids. Units confirm location and clearance. Witness reported a heavyset white male in his 50s with three to four children inside the Speedway making verbal threats saying 'don't make me beat you up'. The children appeared aged 4 to 10. The caller left before police arrived. No weapon found and no further contact with the suspect.
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Near Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY 13206
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