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Caller threatened by kidnapping texts demanding moneyOak View CA

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Near Apricot St, Oak View, CA 93022

A caller received text messages claiming their daughter was kidnapped and demanding money. The wife was heard screaming. The daughter lives in Ohio. The caller said he would arm himself with a bat.

Audio|Source: Ventura County Sheriff Dispatch - West
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7-3-12 suspicious search near Apricot Street class of Mahoney Avenue and on a subject texting RP and his wife saying they have their daughter and saying to send them money now the daughter is first of (name withheld) 30 years old the wife is in the background screaming she does live in Ohio near Apricot Street
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Station 1A1 Victor, Code 7, Burger Barn.
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Hey, John, Mr.
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Code 7. The item 13 through Adam 12, he doesn't know his daughter's date at first or her address.
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He's saying he's going to arm himself with a bat and go outside.
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He's playing a recording sent to his wife saying they have their daughter.

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Near Apricot St, Oak View, CA 93022

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