Woman beaten and held captive for ransom in Wilkinsburg, police say
Police say a woman was lured to a home in Wilkinsburg under false pretenses, beaten, blindfolded and held captive for hours while the suspects demanded ransom.
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Police say a woman was lured to a home in Wilkinsburg under false pretenses, beaten, blindfolded and held captive for hours while the suspects demanded ransom.
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The woman was able to signal another customer and give them a note with her name and information about the vehicle she was being held in.
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The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
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