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POLICE NARRATIVE REPORT
I. Incident Overview
1. Incident Details
On October 15, 2059, at approximately 18:30 hours, officers responded to a report of a possible burglary at Baton Rouge, LA 70801. The complainant, Adela Abshire, reported hearing noises and observing suspicious activity from her residence, prompting the call to police.
Incident Number |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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2023-1015-001 |
October 15, 2023 |
18:30 |
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 |
2. Initial Observations
Upon arrival, officers observed a broken front window and noted that the front door was ajar. There were no immediate signs of individuals inside the premises, and a quick perimeter check confirmed the absence of anyone attempting to flee from the scene.
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Front window broken
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Front door ajar
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No individuals observed fleeing
II. Witness Statements
1. Statement of Adela Abshire (Complainant)
Adela Abshire stated that he was in the living room when she heard glass breaking. She approached her window and observed a shadowy figure entering her neighbor's residence. Concerned, she immediately called the police. Adela Abshire could not provide any additional description, as the lighting was poor.
2. Statement of Harold Abern (Neighbor)
Harold Abern, residing next door at Baton Rouge, LA 70801, heard loud noises and observed vehicle lights leaving the vicinity of the residence in question. He reported seeing a dark sedan but could not confirm the make or model of the vehicle. He described the vehicle as speeding away shortly after the disturbances were heard.
III. Evidence Collection
1. Scene Examination
Officers conducted a thorough examination of the crime scene, collecting evidence for further analysis. The following items were collected as evidence:
Evidence |
Description |
Location Found |
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Item 1 |
Broken glass fragments |
Underneath front window |
Item 2 |
Partial shoe print |
Front porch |
Item 3 |
Fingerprints |
Main entrance door |
2. Photographs Taken
Photographic evidence was taken to document the state of the premises and the evidence found. These photographs are logged in the evidence report and are available for review by the investigating team.
IV. Conclusion
1. Summary of Findings
The preliminary investigation suggests the involvement of one or more suspects. The collected evidence and witness statements point to a forced entry, with the intent of burglary. The vehicle description provided by Harold Abern could be a vital lead in identifying potential suspects.
2. Next Steps
The investigation will continue with efforts to identify the owner of the suspect vehicle. The collected fingerprints will be processed and matched against the police database. Additional community members may be interviewed to gather more information.
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Process collected fingerprints
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Interview additional witnesses
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Review CCTV footage from nearby establishments
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Liaise with neighboring jurisdictions for similar incidents