Man refuses help after reporting assault


A man reported being assaulted but did not want police help. He was seen carrying an object that looked like a tripod and was walking away from the police.
Audio|Source: Champaign County Police and Fire
02:31
Transcript:
10.4. I'm going to get out with one Illinois and Lincoln. 10.4. And I believe they're turning to evade me. What, who's about? Turn for us. So you're not sure what's going on with him. He's walking northbound, saying he got beat up really bad. Turn for it. One of the two, where are you coming from? Post. Well, he's not stopping for me. I don't know if it's CIT or what. He's at Lincoln in Illinois now, or Lincoln and Green now. I'm not going to push the issue. He's got in his hands but I don't think it's a weapon but it almost looks like a camera tripod or something who's out with me like it? Tedpour. Thank you. We're going to be just north of Cinder Cows, home Lincoln. And fourth. 282. I got him to put the motor pulls down. He said he does not need any help and would like us leave him alone.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Michigan Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
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