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911 caller in need of help asks dispatcher for pizza

A Reddit user shared the story of a bizarre 911 call he took when he was a police dispatcher. The caller started off asking for a pizza.
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A Reddit user shared the story of a bizarre 911 call he took when he was a police dispatcher.

According Crux1836’s post on Reddit, he first thought it was a prank, but it turned out to be something far more serious. He said he took the call, asking what the emergency was. The caller initially gave an address and then the dispatcher asked what was happening there.

Caller: “I’d like to order a pizza for delivery,” (oh great, another prank call).

Dispatcher: “Ma’am, you’ve reached 911.”

Caller: “Yeah, I know. Can I have a large with half pepperoni, half mushroom and peppers?”

Dispatcher: “Ummm…. I’m sorry, you know you’ve called 911 right?”

Caller: “Yeah, do you know how long it will be?”

Dispatcher: “OK, Ma’am, is everything OK over there? Do you have an emergency?”

Caller: “Yes, I do.”

Dispatcher: “..And you can’t talk about it because there’s someone in the room with you?” (moment of realization)

Caller: “Yes, that’s correct. Do you know how long it will be?”

Dispatcher: “I have an officer about a mile from your location. Are there any weapons in your house?”

Caller: “Nope.”

Dispatcher: “Can you stay on the phone with me?”

Caller: “Nope. See you soon, thanks.”

The user also noted that several domestic violence calls had been reported from the address the caller provided.

Once an officer arrived, according to the Reddit post, a couple was found in the home; the female was “kind of banged up” and her “boyfriend was drunk.” The boyfriend was arrested.

“I thought she was pretty clever to use that trick,” said the Reddit user. “Definitely one of the most memorable calls.”

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