Crime & Safety
Ransom Demanded from Woman, Police Say
Upper Macungie Police said a woman received a phone call Monday stating that her father was being held captive. The caller demanded a $2,500 ransom. However, she later found out her father was safe.
Upper Macungie Police said a woman was told by telephone that her father was being held captive and that the caller demanded a $2,500 ransom for his safe return.
Police said the victim received a cell phone call Monday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Breinigsville at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Police said the woman was told her father was being held captive. The caller demanded $2,500 for his release.
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Police said the woman hung up the phone, called her father, and ascertained he was safe.
Police said the call was an attempt of fraud under false pretenses.
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