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Gunmen Grab Toddler From Calif. Home

Cops stumped for motive by gunmen who invaded San Bernardino

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted May 4, 2009 5:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – A 3-year-old boy was abducted from his California home yesterday after two gunmen bound his mother and four siblings, reports AP. "We have no idea why they took the child," said a police spokesman. "They were strangers to the whole family."... Read full story »

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