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Maplewood Police: Apple iPhone 'Held for Ransom'

A woman said her iPhone disappeared. When she called the number an unfamiliar voice gave her some bad news.

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An Apple iPhone was taken from a woman in the 7300 block of Manchester Road on Friday, the Maplewood Police Department reported.

The woman said she called the number when she noticed it was gone. A man answered, and demanded money to return the phone. 

Police have been unable to find the suspect or the phone.

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