Rye Police Investigate Home Invasion Hoax
There was a report of a home invasion and hostage situation at 105 North Street in Rye on Wednesday. But when police entered the home, they found out that there was no emergency inside.
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There was a report of a home invasion and hostage situation at 105 North Street in Rye on Wednesday. But when police entered the home, they found out that there was no emergency inside.
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