Man claims abduction, offers cash for escape, Tulare CA


A caller reported by phone that he and his wife were abducted from Cottonwood Healthcare Center near Cottonwood Street and that he is offering $10,000 to hire someone to help them escape. The report prompted a welfare check.
Audio|Source: Tulare City Police and Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
Threats over the phone. Break. Additionally, I have an upgraded welfare check on Cottonwood Healthcare Center near Cottonwood Street. A male was advising that he was abducted and that he's offering $10,000 for somebody to get him out. At least he was kidnapped and his wife as well. Thank you, (name withheld). That's why we won't have a deep name until...
Threats over the phone. Break. Additionally, I have an upgraded welfare check on Cottonwood Healthcare Center near Cottonwood Street. A male was advising that he was abducted and that he's offering $10,000 for somebody to get him out. At least he was kidnapped and his wife as well. Thank you, (name withheld). That's why we won't have a deep name until...
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Tulare, CA 93274
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