Male attempts to kidnap girl near school on Maureen Drive, Columbus OH
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An unknown man wearing a ski mask tried to abduct a young girl near a school on Maureen Drive. Another woman returned the child home safely. The suspect remained nearby in a white Ford Fusion without license plates.
Audio|Heard on: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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Transcript:
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We've been a 33[1] holding near Maureen Drive, Spanish language line,
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An unknown male tried to kidnap the caller's daughter from the school 20 to 25 minutes ago.
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Then a different female brought the child back home. The male is still in the area wearing a ski mask, trying to force the child into the vehicle.
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I say that copy.
00:32
He was in a white Ford Fusion without a tag number.
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[1]
33: Firearm/handgun referenced
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Location mentioned:
Maureen Blvd, Columbus, OH 43207
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