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WSP says Olympia abduction report a hoax

By Associated Press
Published: August 23, 2018, 9:27am

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol says a reported a possible abduction at a downtown Olympia park was a hoax.

The Patrol said Thursday that all involved have been confirmed safe and detectives will work with prosecutors on possible charges.

Earlier Thursday authorities asked for information about a possible abduction late Wednesday night at Heritage Park.

The Patrol said troopers were called after people reported seeing five to six males dressed in white, plastic hooded-jumpsuits grab three people and restrain them with zip ties.

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