Suspicious person solicits money near gym in Westphalia, Westphalia MO


A suspicious person was seen walking near Maries Avenue in Westphalia. The person was knocking on doors, looking through windows, and asking for money from local businesses. The individual received money from one business owner and was attempting to collect more.
Audio|Source: Phelps County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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This received a report that a suspicious person walking in the area near Maries Avenue, Westphalia.
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It's going to be the gym,
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and Ray Hagan right next door,
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stated that they don't have a description of this subject. He's going around the businesses, knocking on doors, looking through windows, and asking people for money.
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The owner of the gym is the RP, (name withheld).
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His phone number's in the hall. He says he can...
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He has him on camera, but he doesn't know what he looks like, because someone calls him to advise, what the subject is doing.
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Basically.
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Okay, trying to get 13. Yeah.
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The RP you did advise that the suspicious person did receive money from (name withheld).
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He's trying to go around and collect more.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Maries Ave, Westphalia, MO 65085
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