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Man sought in Hayward attempted kidnapping
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tor Smith , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The police department's investigation is ongoing, and they are looking to gather more information about the incident.
The Hayward Police Department is seeking information about an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Friday afternoon. A victim was involved in the incident, but fortunately, they were not injured. The police department's investigation is ongoing, and they are looking to gather more information about the incident.
Officers were alerted to the situation when the victim flagged them down near the intersection of Jackson Street and Soto Road. Further details about the attempted kidnapping are available from the Hayward Police Department. The police are hoping to receive tips that can help them move forward with their investigation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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