Two men attempted to start fire in highway median, Wood River IL
Fire & ArsonTwo men were seen trying to start a fire in the highway median near Barham Highway west of routes 3 and 143. They ran away when a passerby noticed them. A black Chevy Equinox is involved but the license plate number is withheld.
Audio|Source: East Alton, Hartford, Roxana, S. Roxana and Wood River Police / Fire
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Transcript:
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You checked the Barham Highway just west of 3 and 143.
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The caller was unclear on the exact location, but possibly stated there were two male subjects,
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attempting to start a fire in the median,
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about 5 minute delay.
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Only description you can provide is possibly wearing clad jackets.
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Fortitude is clear.
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The I225,000, 25.6.
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It would be a black Chevy Equinox, black Chevy Equinox, license plate number withheld.
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Two male subjects attempting to start a fire.
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Complainant said that the suspects ran off, attempting to hide as he was dropping by.
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Leave T's off flame and smoke.
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Yeah.
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Location mentioned:
IL-3 & IL-143, Wood River, IL 62095
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