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  • How one quick-thinking shopper helped Aberdeen police catch an indecent exposure suspect

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  • Friday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Captive to indecency in Aberdeen (wmar2news.com) — An Aberdeen shopper reported a man exposing himself beside her van at Aberdeen Plaza, leading police to arrest a 37-year-old suspect the next day. Officers credit the victim for quickly creating distance and calling 911, and they're urging any additional victims to come forward, emphasizing how traumatizing these incidents can be for local residents.
   

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Ok Aberdeen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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