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Attempted kidnapping investigated by MPD

The Madera Police Department responded to the 300 block of South I Street on November 1 where a juvenile was reportedly assaulted by two unidentified adult males while riding an electric scooter.

The victim was able to ride away from the suspects as they fled the scene in an unidentified white van. This case remains under investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident, get in touch with the non-emergency line at 675-4220. To provide information anonymously, call the tip line at 675-4242.

Allen Baraldi

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Tyler Takeda

News Editor / Sports Editor
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Nancy Simpson

Publisher & CFO​
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Graphic Artist
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