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Man holds elderly woman hostage demanding ransom, Philadelphia PA

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Near Simon St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

An unknown male is holding a 78-year-old woman hostage near Simon Street and is making threats demanding ransom.

Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police - Citywide
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Well, of course, stand by the 15th District, party one abduction in progress, near Simon St, see an unknown male,
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has a 78-year-old grandmother hostage, making threats for ransom.
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Abduction in progress, unknown male,
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has 78-year-old great-grandmother held hostage, making threats, nothing further.
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50. Near Simon, report of a possible abduction in progress.
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Report of the unknown male, alleged holding female against her will.
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Hispanic female against her will, no flesh.
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Near Simon, report of abduction in progress.
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Unknown male, no flesh.

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Near Simon St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

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