PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The mother of a Port Arthur middle school student received a scare after someone called, threatening to kidnap her child from the school.
On Monday, October 3, 2022, someone called a Bob Hope Middle School mother and threatened kidnap her daughter from the school unless a ransom was paid, according to a Bob Hope Middle School release.
The mother called the police after receiving the call.
The Port Arthur Police Department and FBI agents investigated the incident and determined it was a scam. Law enforcement officials believe there was no incident at the campus and the child is safe.
Bob Hope thanked all investigating officers for their quick response.
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From a Bob Hope Middle School Port Arthur release :
Today a Bob Hope Middle School Port Arthur parent was scammed by a caller threatening to kidnap her daughter from the school unless a ransom was paid. The parent called the police. The Port Arthur Police Department together with FBI agents investigated the incident and determined it to be a scam. There was no incident at the campus and the child is safe. Bob Hope School thanks all of the investigating officers for their quick response.
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