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Family reports possible kidnapping scam and cash demand

Heard on: Lake IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
03:42
00:00
Probably going to say that kidnapping coming in.
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E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Fraud reported near E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 on Feb 21, 2026, 10:39 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, police in Merrillville responded to a possible kidnapping scam after receiving reports that a family member withdrew a large sum of money following a suspicious phone call. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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