GENESEO, Ill. — A woman was arrested after first responders found her in the walls of an Illinois business.
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On Nov. 5, around 5:24 p.m., a business owner in Geneseo, Illinois, reported hearing a loud noise coming from the ceiling or attic of their business, according to Geneseo police.
Police checked but could not find the source of the sound.
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At around 6:10 p.m., the business owner heard additional noises coming from a different area.
Officers began checking the business again, along with businesses on the same block.
During that search, officers reported hearing whispering and movement.
At 6:36 p.m., officers were able to speak to the person and determined they were between the interior walls of a business.
The fire department was called and helped safely get the person out.
An investigation found that multiple businesses in the area had damage to a potential access point on their shared roof.
Officers arrested 26-year-old Caleigh Gottsche for Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, and Criminal Trespass.
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