Crime & Safety
Lakeville Mother in Custody After Kidnapping Kids: Police
Valerie McGrath, 47, allegedly fled with her two children; the trio was located in Raynham.
LAKEVILLE, MA — Police on Monday said they found a Lakeville mother who kidnapped her two children.
Valerie McGrath, 47, allegedly went on the run with her 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son following a visit Sunday. McGrath doesn’t have custody of the children; their father has sole custody, police said.
Police found the trio at a McDonald’s parking lot in Raynham. It was immediately unclear if McGrath will face charges.
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Police said McGrath was supposed to return the children by Sunday at 5 p.m. and was unable to be reached.
“Due to the actions and statements made by McGrath in the last few weeks the police department has concerns for the safety of the children,” Lakeville police said in a statement.
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Photo: Valerie McGrath and her two children. (Credit: Lakeville police)
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