Update on Dec. 7, 2019 incident in Galveston, Indiana

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Last Updated on December 9, 2019 by Cass County Sheriff's Department

On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at approximately 7:53 p.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call reporting that a victim of an abduction was at Fast Lane Foods, 108 North California St., Galveston, IN.

Deputies responded to the business and met with the 62-year-old female victim. Other officers were able to locate a suspect vehicle on US 35 near Walton in Cass County. The suspect vehicle matched a description provided by the victim. Office detectives were summoned to assist with the investigation.

Sheriff Ed Schroder stated “This is a complex case that is continuing to be investigated with the help of the Indiana State Police. Even though no arrests have yet been made, there is no danger to the public from this investigation or suspects.”

The case is still under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the office at 574-753-7800.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff Ed Schroder

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